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

STEPPS Projekt & Personal Service GmbH Personaldienstlei

Kronach, Oberfranken, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Apr 14, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Supplier Development Engineer, you will be responsible for the international development, qualification, and evaluation of suppliers within the automotive sector. Your daily activities involve negotiating quality assurance agreements with specific PPM targets and conducting comprehensive process and product audits to ensure compliance. You will play a critical role in identifying optimization potential, implementing cost-reduction measures, and performing feasibility analyses. A key part of the role includes monitoring corrective and preventive actions while managing risk and capacity analyses. This position is ideal for a quality professional who enjoys international travel and wants to take ownership of supplier performance. The role offers a high degree of creative freedom in work organization, a modern leadership culture, and a permanent contract with attractive compensation in a team-oriented environment.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree (Engineering or related field).

Experience

  • Professional experience in automotive quality management methods
  • Proven experience in conducting external audits according to IATF 16949
  • Experience in negotiating quality assurance agreements and PPM targets
  • Experience in managing international supplier development programs
  • Professional experience in process optimization and cost-reduction initiatives

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel internationally is required. Experience with SAP and MS Office is mandatory.