Supplier Development Engineer | Supplier Development Engineer (m/w/d)

STEPPS Projekt & Personal Service GmbH Personaldienstlei

Kronach, Oberfranken, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Jan 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves working as a Supplier Development Engineer, focusing on the qualification, support, and evaluation of international suppliers. Day-to-day tasks include negotiating quality assurance agreements with specific ppm targets, planning and executing process and product audits, and ensuring the follow-up and effectiveness of corrective actions. The engineer will be responsible for identifying and implementing supplier development programs, organizing quality optimization and cost reduction measures, and conducting risk and capacity analyses. A key requirement is a university degree, deep knowledge of automotive standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001), and experience with quality management methodologies. This position offers an attractive opportunity to take on responsibility, utilize personal skills actively, and benefit from flexible working hours and an open leadership culture within a modern company, requiring international travel readiness.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree; Qualification for conducting external audits according to IATF 16949

Experience

  • Professional experience with quality management methodologies
  • Experience conducting external audits according to IATF 16949

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • International travel readiness