Supplier Quality Engineer
Dana Canada Corp. Reggio Emilia EUR 50,000 - 70,000
Job Purpose
The candidate will be a key member of the Quality Team, responsible for managing the Supplier Not Conformities impacting Reggio Plants and managing sampling activities and approvals.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Evaluate and manage the PPAP (Product Part Approval Process) for new programs, engineering changes, and process improvements received by suppliers.
* Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions.
* Support APQP process.
* Monitor supplier quality not conformances in Dana1Source for compliance and current requirements, identifying and escalating high‑impact issues.
* Travel to suppliers as necessary, generate and distribute visitation reports.
* Monitor and track prevention and resolution of supplier concerns.
* Work in a team environment and foster continuous improvement in all aspects of plant operations.
* Prepare periodic reports and data for presentations to managers and/or plant personnel.
* Trace and review status of engineering deviations and change reports.
Education and Qualifications
University bachelor degree
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Quality Engineering preferred.
Experience in Quality department (preferable in Automotive Sector), preferable 3-4 years.
Basic experiences on Automotive core tools (such as PPAP, FMEA, APQP, GD&T, Gage R&R, Calibration, SPC) and international standards such as ISO 14001.
Essential skills:
* Comprehension of technical drawings.
* Ability to speak and write in English.
* Computer proficiency in a Windows environment utilizing Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to permit effective interaction with all levels of Dana, internal customers and external suppliers.
* Self‑directed and motivated individual with excellent organizational skills and accepts responsibility.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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