Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.

Assignment Description:

We are looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team.

What you will work on:

• Establish, maintain, and improve supplier quality assurance across our supply chain.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to initiate and manage APQP and PPAP processes for new or existing projects and parts.
• Perform audits on new and existing suppliers to assess their quality performance and provide input into supplier selection and commodity management.
• Guide suppliers through the APQP process and approve the outcomes of their Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
• Support suppliers during corrective actions that impact both internal and external customers.
• Develop improvement plans for underperforming suppliers, utilizing methods such as process analysis, value stream mapping, 6-Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen events.
• Participate in drawing reviews to ensure alignment with project requirements, minimizing risks and misunderstandings.
• Coordinate with Commodity Managers for supplier selection, assessment, and approval of purchased parts.
• Verify and approve supplier PPAP submissions for new part designs in New Product Development (NPD) and Project Improvement (PI) initiatives.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Engineering.
• Recognized qualifications in quality engineering and audit processes, with relevant certifications (e.g., Six Sigma) being advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System, APQP, PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, Lean manufacturing, and quality engineering practices.
• Proven experience conducting Full Supplier Quality Audits (FSQA) and process audits.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships across global teams and stakeholders.