The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE/SQD) is responsible for ensuring that all battery-related components, raw materials, and services sourced from suppliers meet stringent quality requirements for safety, performance, and reliability. This includes managing the quality of high-voltage components, battery cells/modules, thermal management systems, electrical connectors, and structural parts. The SQE works closely with suppliers, Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to drive Zero Defect Culture and secure a robust, compliant, and sustainable supply chain. Outline and Responsibilities: Evaluate and qualify new suppliers through audits, capability assessments, and technical reviews, focusing on materials and processes critical to battery safety and performance. Lead APQP and PPAP activities for new battery-related components (cells, modules, BMS, cooling plates, enclosures, etc.). Verify supplier manufacturing process controls, for high-voltage safety, traceability, and cleanliness requirements (VDA 19.1 / VDA 19.2). Quality Assurance Compliance: Ensure supplier compliance with automotive and battery industry standards is nice to have Conduct process and system audits, including special process verification (e.g., welding, coating, adhesive application). Manage supplier documentation to ensure compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. Problem Solving Issue Resolution: Lead investigations into supplier-related non-conformances, including safety- critical failures, functional performance issues, and contamination problems. Apply structured problem-solving (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) to address root causes and prevent recurrence. Collaborate with suppliers to implement corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely closure and verification of effectiveness. Continuous Improvement Risk Reduction: Monitor supplier performance through KPIs (PPM, audit scores, OTD, incident recurrence rate) and conduct regular supplier performance reviews. Support supplier process optimization projects to improve consistency, reduce variability, and eliminate sources of contamination. Promote Zero Defect Culture and proactive quality management across the supplier base. Experience
Supplier Quality Engineer employer: AESC UK
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