Quality Engineer For Supplier Oversight

The SQE ensures appropriate controls are implemented by suppliers on purchased products, all along procurement, manufacturing and packing.

Responsibilities

• Support quality clarifications with suppliers during the tender phase.
• Train suppliers on Arabelle Solutions' tools and processes (ITTS, supplier documents, NCR, EOMR, etc.).
• Prepare and participate in kick‑off and pre‑inspection meetings (PIM) with suppliers, Arabelle Solutions representatives, and sometimes clients.
• Review and approve documentation under the responsibility of the supplier quality department, according to task distribution with specialists.
• Actively participate in Daily Management meetings to ensure precise governance of expected deliverables and to escale any difficulties to the manager.
• Coordinate and keep the inspection follow‑up (Inspection & Test Time Schedule ITTS) up to date.
• Perform inspections at suppliers' premises (at least 30% of inspections are performed by the Supplier Quality Engineer).
• Issue inspection reports and subcontract inspections if necessary.
• Analyze and validate inspection reports, ensuring internal distribution.
• Lead or support the resolution of NCRs and ensure their closure.
• Conduct root‑cause analyses of non‑conformities (RCA, 8D, A3) and develop supplier improvement plans.
• Perform field visits to suppliers (Gemba walk) during preparation or execution of manufacturing operations.
• Implement counter‑expertise related to special processes (dimensional, welding, NDT, etc.).
• Review and approve End of Manufacturing Reports (EOMR).
• Guarantee product conformity to contractual and regulatory requirements and authorize shipments when all quality criteria are met.

Profile Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Auditor certification, according ISO 19443.
• Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or project quality.
• Background in audits, inspections, or nonconformity management.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a project environment.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers.
• Fluent in English.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in energy, power, or heavy industry.
• Familiarity with quality tools (RCA, FMEA, 8D).
• NDT Level 2 or 3.

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