Supplier Quality Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

What can you expect?

In this role, you will ensure that all materials and components supplied to the company meet quality standards and customer requirements by managing supplier performance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the development of robust quality systems throughout the supply chain.

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With 70,000+ employees in 29 countries, Adient operates more than 200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual foam, trim and metal components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, visit www.adient.com.
What will your responsibilities be?

Supplier Quality Management:

• Evaluate and approve new suppliers through audits and assessments.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance using KPIs (e.g., PPM, on-time delivery, audit scores).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for supplier-related quality issues.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Ensure supplier compliance with automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949…).
• Review and approve PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions.
• Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities for new product launches.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead 8D problem-solving processes with suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve supplier processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement preventive actions and process controls.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of supplier audits, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Prepare regular reports on supplier quality performance for internal stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation is aligned with internal and customer-specific requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Production teams to resolve supplier issues.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for product development and process improvement.
• Support supplier development and training initiatives.

Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?

• Engineering degree in quality or industrial management
• 3-5 years of experience in the same position in the automotive industry
• Experience in a textile or a cover sewing plant is preferable
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems
• Proficiency in problem-solving tools: 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt certification is a plus)
• Familiarity with Layered Process Audits (LPA), 5S, and VAVE
• Understanding of control plans, PPAP, SPC, and MSA
• Competence in using Microsoft Office and ERP/MES systems
• Customer-focused mindset with a sense of urgency

Which benefits do we offer? 

• 13th month
• CIMR : 6%
• Medical insurance reimbursement at 90%

Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.
We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations, your CV in English language and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kristián Psotný on +421257271162.

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