Supplier Quality Engineer

We are currently looking for a Supplier Industrialization Quality Engineer to join a leading industrial company in Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh or Dammam .

The role focuses on working directly with suppliers to improve quality, manufacturing efficiency, capacity and cost performance , while ensuring suppliers are ready for new products and increased production volumes.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier quality, manufacturing process and VDA 6.3 audits
• Assess supplier capacity, processes, equipment and production readiness
• Identify bottlenecks and drive corrective and continuous improvement actions
• Support suppliers in improving CP/CPK, cycle time, yield and quality performance
• Lead supplier quality problem-solving and improvement initiatives
• Review PFMEA, control plans, process flows and work instructions
• Support APQP, PPAP and First Article Inspection activities
• Support new product introduction, ramp-up, volume increases and localization projects
• Work closely with Quality, Purchasing, R&D, Manufacturing and Logistics teams
• Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on Lean, Six Sigma, process control and mistake-proofing

What we are looking for:

• Engineering degree, ideally Mechanical, Production, Automotive or Electrical
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or supplier engineering
• Strong experience working directly with suppliers on quality improvement and industrialization
• Experience in automotive, industrial, consumer or electronics manufacturing. Elevator experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and 8D
• Experience with VDA 6.3, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
• Knowledge of capacity analysis, time studies and line balancing
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Willingness to travel extensively to supplier sites, approximately 15 days per month

This is a hands-on, supplier-facing position for someone who enjoys working directly with manufacturing teams and driving measurable improvements on the factory floor.

Location: Riyadh or Dammam, Saudi Arabia

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