Supplier Quality Management Engineer – Passive Components
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What you'll do
- Drive "best in class" supplier quality performance for passive components to support AUMOVIO / Business Area targets (quality, delivery stability and risk reduction).
- Own supplier quality activities across the Product Life Cycle (PLC) requirements - ensure Components are introduced according to project schedule and use robust APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process at Category level which include Component sourcing, writing of specifications, handling of Qualifications, Supplier safe launch and risk management.
- Lead supplier and component release activities (process chain assurance, technology release readiness); drive continuously improve supplier performance in collaboration with category teams and implement Best in Class supplier and component strategy.
- Support the Quality Category Manager to define and roll out category quality requirements and supplier agreements, including GQA (General Quality Agreement), CQR (Category Quality Requirements) and QPR (Quality Process Requirements).
- Manage supplier escalations and change management to protect production and customer delivery (e.g., deviation handling, corrective actions, change risk assessment and implementation follow-up).
- Plan and perform supplier process audits and follow up on implementation, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and relevant VDA standards (e.g., VDA 6.3).
- Maintain clear SQM reporting (supplier performance, audit results, qualification status, risks and action tracking) in line with internal standards.
What they're looking for
- Good English & Chinese communication (written and spoken) to work with global suppliers and stakeholders.
- Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or related)
- With minimum 5 years' Experience in supplier quality / manufacturing quality / quality engineering within automotive or another regulated industry (e.g., electronics, industrial, medical).
- Hands-on or exposure to Passive Components with one or more technologies (capacitors, linear & non-linear resistors, coil technology, frequency devices) and confidence to work with component specifications, qualifications and supplier process controls.
- Working knowledge of automotive quality practices (APQP / PPAP) and auditing standards (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3 or equivalent).
- Ability to drive structured problem solving with suppliers and facilitate continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with external and internal stakeholders.
- Able to work independently and travel frequently in domestic and international environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with passive component technologies and failure modes in our scope— with one or more technologies (capacitors, linear & non-linear resistors, coil technology, frequency devices) including supplier process know-how.
- Certified auditor (IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3) or strong audit track record.
- Strong structured problem-solving toolkit (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and statistical methods (SPC, MSA).
- Experience working with global supplier networks and managing escalations across time zones.
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Company Description
AUMOVIO develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. The technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Drive "best in class" supplier quality performance for passive components to support AUMOVIO / Business Area targets (quality, delivery stability and risk reduction).
- Own supplier quality activities across the Product Life Cycle (PLC) requirements - ensure Components are introduced according to project schedule and use robust APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process at Category level which include Component sourcing, writing of specifications, handling of Qualifications, Supplier safe launch and risk management.
- Lead supplier and component release activities (process chain assurance, technology release readiness); drive continuously improve supplier performance in collaboration with category teams and implement Best in Class supplier and component strategy.
- Support the Quality Category Manager to define and roll out category quality requirements and supplier agreements, including GQA (General Quality Agreement), CQR (Category Quality Requirements) and QPR (Quality Process Requirements).
- Manage supplier escalations and change management to protect production and customer delivery (e.g., deviation handling, corrective actions, change risk assessment and implementation follow-up).
- Plan and perform supplier process audits and follow up on implementation, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and relevant VDA standards (e.g., VDA 6.3).
- Maintain clear SQM reporting (supplier performance, audit results, qualification status, risks and action tracking) in line with internal standards.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Good English & Chinese communication (written and spoken) to work with global suppliers and stakeholders.
- Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (or related)
- With minimum 5 years' Experience in supplier quality / manufacturing quality / quality engineering within automotive or another regulated industry (e.g., electronics, industrial, medical).
- Hands-on or exposure to Passive Components with one or more technologies (capacitors, linear & non-linear resistors, coil technology, frequency devices) and confidence to work with component specifications, qualifications and supplier process controls.
- Working knowledge of automotive quality practices (APQP / PPAP) and auditing standards (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3 or equivalent).
- Ability to drive structured problem solving with suppliers and facilitate continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to interact with external and internal stakeholders.
- Able to work independently and travel frequently in domestic and international environment.
Nice-to-have
- Experience with passive component technologies and failure modes in our scope— with one or more technologies (capacitors, linear & non-linear resistors, coil technology, frequency devices) including supplier process know-how.
- Certified auditor (IATF 16949 / VDA 6.3) or strong audit track record.
- Strong structured problem-solving toolkit (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) and statistical methods (SPC, MSA).
Experience working with global supplier networks and managing escalations across time zones.
Additional Information
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