Supplier Quality Engineer
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TE Connectivity is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to join its Montrouge site on a full-time, on-site basis to lead inspections and audits, drive containment actions, and manage 8D, root cause analysis and lessons learned across TE Automotive. The role covers IQE and SQE responsibilities such as handling customer complaints, organizing supplier actions, and coordinating supplier process releases with Product, Transfer and APQP Engineering, while steering continuous improvement activities (TPM, 5S+1, OPL) and supplier performance reviews. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree, have two to three years in supplier or quality assurance, and bring ISO/TS 16949 and VDA 6.3 knowledge, plus hands-on problem solving with 8D, Ishikawa and 5 Whys, FMEA and control plans. To apply, tailor your CV to show concrete defect reductions, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable quality improvements, and highlight electronics or molding experience and willingness to travel.
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Why you should join
Performs basic inspections and audits to track, analyze, and report on materials, processes, and products to ensure they conform to quality standards.
Your main tasks
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IQE part:
• On time responsiveness and analysis to customer complaints.
• Organize and drive containment actions at customer, supplier or within TE plants.
• Work out 8D reports, perform root cause analysis and create charge back.
• Evaluation and validation of 8D reports submitted from suppliers.
• Read across and deploy lessons learned to prevent reoccurrence.
SQE part:
• Review of customer and internal complaints related to suppliers’ product/process, verification of corrective, preventive actions and lessons learned.
• Definition, training, deployment, and progress tracking for implementation of continuous improvement activities for dedicated suppliers (TPM, 5S+1, OPLetc).
• Coordinates supplier production process release in liaison with Product, Transfer, and APQP Engineering departments.
• Regular quarterly supplier’s performance and scorecard review.
• Drive the 0-defect approach at supplier side.
• Ensure the development and onboarding of suppliers and new suppliers in accordance with TE requirements.
Performance:
IQE part:
• Communication across departments and locations within TE Automotive.
• Perform 5 WHY, Ishikawa analysis.
• Obtain reasonable analysis of root cause from supplier, verify, validate.
• Direct contact with supplier and customer representatives.
SQE part:
• Participation on audits at supplier’s location according to VDA, ISO TS and TE relevant specification.
• Communication across departments and locations within TE Automotive.
• Direct contact with supplier and customer representatives.
• Review production processes at supplier (R@R, SLP).
• Travelling relevant to business needs.
• Regular reporting, data collection and analysis.
HS&E, Working Conditions:
• Follow the legislation and internal policies in EHS and environmental protection.
• Follow the instruction for wearing of personal protective equipment - safety shoes, safety glasses and other depending on their working activities.
• Follow the restriction of removal of safety screen and other safety elements of machines and equipment.
• Follow the rules for sorting waste, proper handling and storage of chemical substances and preparations.
Your ideal background
- Engineering Degree
- 2-3 years of experience in Supplier or Quality Assurance
- Experience in Electronics/Molding is desirable.
- Familiarity with Electronics or molding and assembly processes is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards.
- Hands-on experience with quality-related problem-solving and analytical tools, including 8D, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys.
- Proficient in flow charting, FMEA, and control plan methodologies.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, plan effectively, and align with business goals and sustainability initiatives.
Competencies
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
• Competitive Salary Package
• Performance-Based Bonus Plans
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
• Employee Resource Group
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