Supplier Quality Engineer

Brose is the largest privately owned German company in the supplier industry. Every third new car is equipped with at least one Brose product. The mechatronics specialist develops and manufactures systems for vehicle doors, liftgates and seats. Brose also produces electric motors from 200 watts to 14 kilowatts for various applications such as steering, thermal management or drives for e-scooters. 

The family-owned company employs approximately 33,000 people at 76 locations in 25 countries. In fiscal year 2025, the Brose Group generated sales of €7.9 billion.

Your job specification

• Manage and develop suppliers of electronic components in accordance with automotive industry requirements
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on system, process, and product audits at supplier locations in accordance with VDA 6.3 requirements
• Manage supplier complaints using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, and other quality tools
• Monitor, analyze, and improve supplier quality KPIs
• Define, implement, and monitor corrective and preventive actions
• Lead supplier quality escalations and coordinate cross-functional activities with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Manage supplier containment activities, including CSL1, CSL2, Safe Launch, and other quality assurance measures
• Analyze laboratory and measurement results related to electronic components
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, and Customer Quality departments
• Support internal, external, customer, and certification audits
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Your profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Supplier Quality Assurance within the automotive industry
• Proven experience with electronic components such as PCBs, sensors, ECUs, connectors, semiconductors, and similar products
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, VDA requirements, and AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA)
• Experience in conducting VDA 6.3 process audits
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with methodologies such as 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, and PDCA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently