Supplier Quality Engineer

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities: Potential supplier scouting and assessment.
Supplier development in prototyping phase in conjunction with engineering and purchasing teams.
Ensure full alignment of supplier product and process with Customer Specific Requirements.
Perform regular supplier auditing to ensure compliance with agreed product and process specifications.
Maintaining detailed reports on supplier quality performance.
Providing technical advice and guidance to suppliers to reduce defect rates.
Manage supplier complaints including non-conformity management and problem-solving support.
Qualifications: Min 3-5 years automotive (OEM or Tier1 supplier of assembled complex components or similar) Preference for technical background or equivalent working experience in metal forming, metallic components, plastic components manufacturing Strong preference for certified process auditor according to VDA 6. 3 or equivalent Required English language competence (B2 or above) Preference for German language competence Frequent business trips (up to 50%), especially in initial phase.