Supplier Quality Engineer EMEA Region – BU Components EMEA

About Us

Hyva Group is a leading global provider of innovative and highly efficient transport solutions for the commercial vehicle and environmental service industries. The company is committed to the development, production, marketing and distribution of components used in hydraulic loading and unloading systems on trucks and trailers. Its products are used worldwide across a range of sectors including transport, construction, mining, materials handling and environmental services providers. Hyva produces the strongest front end hydraulic telescopic cylinder in the world, double acting cylinders, mobile and static compactors and waste collection units. Founded in 1979, the company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn in The Netherlands and operates in more than 110 countries with over 3,500 employees around the world. The Hyva Group encompasses more than 30 subsidiaries globally, with an extraordinary sales and service coverage and 14 production facilities in Brazil, China, Germany, India, and Italy, with more than 20,000 customers.

POSITION OVERVIEW

BU Component EMEA Region Supplier quality engineer would be responsible to manage both traded products and purchased component related supplier quality issues with EMEA`s supply base, directly working with purchasing and supply chain functions, as well as with other region`s supplier quality team. You would be accountable to address supplier related quality issues working together with the suppliers by using quality tools with transparent documentation & communication. Measure & improve the supplier quality performance, manage supplier quality audits both with existing suppliers as well as supporting new supplier quality assessments & development. Manage the PPAP process related to EMEA supply base.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate & manage Regional supplier quality performance,
• Execute 8D process and effectively address supplier quality issues
• Execute supplier audits and support the regional supplier quality development.
• Support NPD/SPD process by managing supplier quality & factory process quality requirements.
• Execute PPAP with suppliers, monitor PPAP performance (both timing and compliance)
• Follow global quality system / document requirements & execute implementation in terms of supplier quality.
• Support incoming supplier quality inspection at Hyva warehouse by providing quality requirements.
• Regular reporting of EMEA region`s supplier quality (Rejections, PPAP etc)
• Propose supplier quality development actions & participate in execution
• Work with aftersales team, R&D, purchasing and supply chain team on supplier quality related matters, ensure transparent communication to suppliers & ensure flawless problem resolution.
• Lead supplier quality meetings & manage improvement projects.
• Manage the supplier relationships, maintain high standards of quality process requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related with a significant work experience (at least 4 years) in Quality: Manufacturing Engineering preferred;
• At least 4 years of experience in a continuous improvement-related field
• Proven expertise in quality assurance tools, Corrective Action methodology (8D, DMAIC, PDCA, etc.), APQP and PPAP processes
• Previous experience in conducting supplier audits
• Exposure to supply chain, with understanding of end-to-end quality management
• Experience of defining requirement for software tools

• Knowledge and technical understanding of regulated industry processes, components and manufacturing techniques
  Excellent communication skills in English with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders from all levels of the organization. 
• Very structured, goal oriented 
• Great time management skills, and multi-tasking abilities 
• Excellent ability to structure insights and support recommendations with logical arguments and data.

What we offer

• We care about ecology and are truly sustainable. Not only for the environment but also for social resources.
• We have a highly dynamic and very international work environment.
• We have Great Place to Work certified countries!
• We provide a competitive salary which is adjusted on an annual basis in case of good performance.
• We work hybrid and care about your work & life balance.
• You will find nice extras such as various company activities during the year.
  
  

Diversity

We welcome everyone regardless of origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, philosophical or political conviction, disability, etc.