SQM Engineer (Mechanical / Electronic)

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. 

The ContiTech group sector develops and manufactures, for example, cross-material, environmentally friendly and intelligent products and systems for the automotive industry, railway engineering, mining, agriculture and other key industries. Guided by the vision of “smart and sustainable solutions beyond rubber,” the group sector draws on its long-standing knowledge of the industry and materials to open up new business opportunities by combining various materials with electronic components and individual services.

1. Supplier Quality Assurance: Introduce and maintain measures to ensure the quality of supplied parts and services, and develop organizational skills and competencies.
2. Continuous Improvement: Support improvement processes through internal audits, on-site assessments, benchmarking, and best practice sharing.
3. Supplier Management: Track quality deviations, enforce root cause analysis, and implement countermeasures to meet quality requirements.
4. Strategy Implementation: Implement preferred supplier and component strategies, lead supplier improvement programs, and align targets with business and quality goals.
5. Data and KPI Management: Collect and evaluate supplier quality KPIs, issue performance reports, and track target fulfillment and quality-related costs.
6. Compliance and Audits: Perform process audits, ensure compliance with IATF and VDA standards, and apply lessons learned.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience within the company, with a focus on Mechanical or Electronic engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in quality management / supplier quality management.
• Basic knowledge in audit methodology such as ISO 9001, VDA 6.3 & IATF 16949. 
• Knowledge in plastic raw part manufacturing processes (Eg: Injection Molding process) or semi-conductor is an added advantage
• Strong technical skills in mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• VDA 6.3 Certified Auditor / Six Sigma will be an added advantage.

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