Ingénieur Qualité Fournisseur H/F

About the Position

Ingénieur Qualité Fournisseur H/F

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Grand Est, France

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About the Company

Leader in Engineering and IT Services, present in over 30 countries, the ALTEN group supports the development strategy of its clients in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.

More than a job, discover the adventure that awaits you within a committed company.

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Description of the Position

Within our company, we are looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our team dedicated to the continuous improvement of the quality of our products. This position is part of a Quality First Time approach and aims to ensure the compliance of incoming/outgoing products, while collaborating closely with our suppliers and internal teams.

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Responsibilities

1. Development and Improvement of Quality Processes:

• Respect and optimize the DFQ (Design For Quality) process in collaboration with the engineering bureau.
• Create and maintain the SQS (Supplier Quality Specifications) according to the SPL lists.
• Define acceptance criteria for products with technical teams.
• Develop and monitor SPQD (Suppliers Process Quality Documentation) plans for FAI (First Article Inspection) and DI/IPA (Deviations/Inspections in Production and Acceptance).
• Perform FAI clients and DI/IPA in accordance with defined schedules.
• Ensure follow-up of open points and closure of FAI/CAF (Manufacturing Capability Certificate) with relevant managers.

2. Series Life and Quality Assurance:

• Implement control keys for critical and new products, in view of the reception control.
• Supervise or perform quality control of incoming/outgoing products.
• Analyze non-conformities in collaboration with quality inspectors and REI (Internal Deviation Resolution) teams.
• Capitalize on REX (Experience Feedback) and anticipate non-conformities through risk analysis and monitoring plans (Right First Time approach).
• Propose solutions for improvement and resolution of non-conformities, in collaboration with suppliers.
• Ensure the implementation of corrective actions at suppliers (on-site or in commercial service) and monitor their effectiveness.
• Challenge and assist suppliers to identify causes of occurrences and non-detection (pilot 8D or QRQC if necessary).
• Implement delivery authorizations or quality walls at suppliers in case of crisis.
• Lead action plans for each supplier in the form of PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) files.
• Organize confcalls with critical suppliers to monitor their performance.
• Invoice non-conformity costs to suppliers.
• Perform a general risk analysis during missions at suppliers.

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Requirements

• Education: Engineering degree or equivalent in quality, mechanical, industrial production, or similar field.
• Experience: Significant experience in supplier quality management, ideally in an industrial environment (railway, automotive, aerospace, or similar).
• Technical Skills:
  • Mastery of quality tools: 8D, QRQC, PDCA, AMDEC, SPC, MSA.
  • Knowledge of standards ISO 9001, IATF 16949.
  • Experience in the management of FAI and DI/IPA.
  • Mastery of problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Relational Skills:
  • Ability to work in a team and challenge suppliers.
  • Rigor, sense of organization, and ability to manage priorities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication.
• Languages: English required.

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We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Permanent contract
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Professional development opportunities

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About the Company

ALTEN is a leader in Engineering and IT Services, present in over 30 countries, supporting the development strategy of its clients in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.

More than a job, discover the adventure that awaits you within a committed company.