Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer you will lead a proactive quality ecosystem across Grohe’s European supplier base. Working closely with procurement, R&D and plant quality teams, you will ensure compliance with internal standards, drive continuous improvement and mitigate risk while supporting stable, high‑quality deliveries.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement supplier quality control processes to meet KPIs and improve performance.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies using APQP methodologies.
• Support suppliers in building robust quality frameworks and deliver training.
• Conduct VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.1 process audits and monitor supplier PPM performance.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding and PPAP verification for new products.
• Drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why and APDCA.
• Continuously improve supplier yield rates and overall quality performance.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electronic or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years experience in supplier or purchasing quality engineering within manufacturing.
• Background in automotive, electronics or similar industries preferred.
• Certification in VDA 6.3, VDA 6.1 or IATF 16949 is advantageous.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt is beneficial.

Required skills

• VDA 6.3 and VDA 6.1 process audits.
• APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP.
• Root‑cause analysis tools: 8D, 5 Why, APDCA.
• Risk‑based thinking and mitigation.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.