The Role
Ensures purchased components and materials meet quality, compliance, and industry standards. Responsibilities include supplier qualification, audits, risk management, corrective actions, PPAP, supplier development, quality problem solving, compliance documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. The role supports sourcing, incoming material quality, supplier escalations, and continuous improvement while managing requirements such as REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and IMDS.
Summary Generated by Built In
Luminator Technology Group is the preferred global provider of high quality transportation solutions.
Our products enhance operational efficiency, passenger counting accuracy, safety, route scheduling optimization, and maintenance detection. With technology deployed in over 50,000 railcars and 56,000 buses across 85 countries, Luminator is shaping the future of real-time decision-making in transit systems. (www.luminator.com)
We are proud to employ the best people who are dedicated to the success of our customers and stakeholders.
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer who will ensure that all purchased components and materials meet industry standards. The role is responsible for supplier qualification & development, supplier quality assurance, and continuous improvement to support efficient production and high product reliability.
What you will do:
What we are looking for:
What’s there for you:
It looks like the next step in your career, doesn’t it?
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It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal data for recruitment purposes. This includes evaluating your application, contacting you regarding the role, and conducting any necessary background or reference checks. Your information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are not selected, your data may be retained for a reasonable period for future employment opportunities unless you request its deletion.
Luminator Technology Group is the preferred global provider of high quality transportation solutions.
Our products enhance operational efficiency, passenger counting accuracy, safety, route scheduling optimization, and maintenance detection. With technology deployed in over 50,000 railcars and 56,000 buses across 85 countries, Luminator is shaping the future of real-time decision-making in transit systems. (www.luminator.com)
We are proud to employ the best people who are dedicated to the success of our customers and stakeholders.
We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer who will ensure that all purchased components and materials meet industry standards. The role is responsible for supplier qualification & development, supplier quality assurance, and continuous improvement to support efficient production and high product reliability.
What you will do:
- Supporting the selection and approval of new suppliers.
- Supplier Risk Management – systems and process audits per recognized standards. Rating the suppliers to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
- Prevention and reduction of Supplier non-Quality costs.
- Part Approval Process for supplier parts.
- Guarantee that all specific requirements including product compliance requirements are clearly understood and fulfilled by the suppliers.
- Supporting and supervising supplier evaluation process.
- Forces corrective actions from audit findings and drives completion of tasks through supplier development programs. Reviews and approves supplier corrective actions.
- Provides quality input for strategic sourcing projects, including evaluation of supplier capability, specification review, product implementation and part transition.
- Verify compliance with specifications through performing supplier audits.
- Assists in quality problem solving through supplier process data analysis.
- Managing reports per direction of supervisor.
- Negotiate change notice agreements with suppliers and identify necessary.
- Quality Improvement Process Strategy (QIPS) to contain any risks of undetected changes which could impact Luminator.
- Working with cross-functional teams to ensure that incoming materials meet the required specifications.
- Supporting Quality Assurance Team with non-conforming material reports (NCR) related with suppliers.
- Ensuring transfer of Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) onto suppliers.
- Supporting escalation process towards suppliers with quality related issues.
- Managing collection and maintenance of product specific compliance requirements including REACH/ROHS, Conflict Minerals declarations and IMDS.
What we are looking for:
- Completed technical studies (electrical engineering, vehicle/manufacturing technology, etc.) or comparable with appropriate experience.
- Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance department, working with suppliers.
- Assessing, auditing and interacting with suppliers.
- Conducting audits, assessments and technical reviews with ability to communicate findings and implement continuous improvement programs.
- Quality methodologies and tools (PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, 8D, Ishikawa).
- Material compliance (REACH/ROHS, IMDS, Conflict Minerals).
- Knowing automotive standards and norms (VDA, AIAG, IATF16949).
- Working with business and legal to craft, negotiate and implement Quality/ supply agreements.
- Knowledge of ERP systems (ideally InforLN), Power BI, IMDS platform, audit tools.
- Fluent in English and Polish (written and spoken).
- German and further languages skills are an advantage.
- Certifications: process auditor (e.g. VDA 6.3) / Second Party Auditor, Internal auditor ISO9001.
What’s there for you:
- Flexible working hours and hybrid options that let you shape your schedule to fit your life.
- Private medical care, life insurance and sports card.
- Access to online language school.
- Working in a multinational environment.
- Access to the full LinkedIn Learning portfolio.
- Regular team events and celebrations.
It looks like the next step in your career, doesn’t it?
Let’s discuss the details!
Apply now!
It is the policy of Luminator to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Luminator prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
By applying for this position, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal data for recruitment purposes. This includes evaluating your application, contacting you regarding the role, and conducting any necessary background or reference checks. Your information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are not selected, your data may be retained for a reasonable period for future employment opportunities unless you request its deletion.
Skills Required
- Completed technical studies in electrical engineering, vehicle technology, manufacturing technology, or a comparable field
- Experience in supplier quality assurance and working with suppliers
- Experience assessing, auditing, and interacting with suppliers
- Ability to conduct audits, technical reviews, communicate findings, and implement continuous improvement programs
- Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D, and Ishikawa quality tools
- Knowledge of REACH, RoHS, IMDS, and Conflict Minerals compliance
- Knowledge of automotive standards including VDA, AIAG, and IATF 16949
- Experience working with business and legal teams to create, negotiate, and implement quality or supply agreements
- Knowledge of ERP systems, ideally InforLN, Power BI, IMDS, and audit tools
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Polish
- German and additional language skills
- Process auditor or Second Party Auditor certification, such as VDA 6.3
- Internal Auditor ISO 9001 certification
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The Company
What We Do
Luminator has been an innovator in the design and manufacture of communications and lighting products for more than 90 years. We serve three major transportation sectors: bus, rail, and aerospace. Luminator is the world's largest manufacturer of transportation lighting and destination signs and solutions to improve safety and efficiency. If you travel by public transit bus, passenger train, or commercial, corporate, or military aircraft, chances are you have come in contact with a Luminator product. https://futureoftransit.com/316hyRJ
