Supplier Quality Engineer ref. SEN/05/12

The comapny is the world’s leading supplier of sensors and controls across a broad range of markets and applications. The comapny manufactures innovative engineered sensors and electrical protection devices for automotive, HVAC, aerospace and industrial marketplaces. Their sensing and protection solutions improve safety and efficiency for millions of people every day. The comapny has over 9,000 employees world-wide and the European headquarter is in Almelo, the Netherlands.


Function description:
Responsible for quality assurance of supplied materials and components during product development, for customer approval and after-care. Initiating and completing measures to assure and improve good quality.


Tasks outline:
• Assess quality systems of potential and existing suppliers in Europe (Auditing).
• Coordinate activities for quality assurance of supplied materials and components in product development, in cooperation with (international) Engineering teams and international Supplier Quality Engineering colleagues at other locations.
• Responsible for correct implementation of measures leading to quality assurance of supplied materials and components to meet Sensata standards and those of our customer.
• Determine required inspections and inspection frequencies in cooperation with the customer.
• Coordinate supplier activities leading to component approval of supplies.
• Centre point for quality issues in supplies and responsible for communication between Sensata Technologies and its suppliers.

Functional requirements:
• Bachelor or Masters degree (dutch: HBO / WO) in Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering.
• Good analytical and technical skills required.
• Working experience in dealing with supplier quality issues and High Volume Manufacturing troubleshooting through problem solving.
• Knowledge of latest Semiconductor / IC manufacturing process and test processes as well as strong quality systems background.
• Excellent communicative skills written and verbal.
• Interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Able to influence on all levels.
• Understanding of Six Sigma, Lean or similar. Knowledge of quality tools i.e. process control plan, base line specifications, DOE, SPC, MSA, dFMEA, PfMEA etc.
• Understanding of PPAP and Quality improvements in the supply base.
• The right candidate is able to operate in an international project environment, takes initiatives, is target-oriented and has good decisive judgment. He / She looks forward to working in an international environment.