Supplier Quality Engineer

"At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day, we work on unique solutions for complex challenges. Whether it's ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver."

Do you want to explore what is possible together? Do you want to exceed customer expectations and achieve the highest quality? Are you a quality-focused networker and analytical thinker who thrives on continuously improving supplier performance within a high-tech environment? Then start as a Supplier Quality Engineer at NTS and let's make it possible together.

Job Description

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you are responsible for supplier selection and take the lead in qualifying, auditing, releasing, and monitoring new and existing suppliers. This ensures that the quality performance of the supply chain continuously improves and is secured. It is a role with a lot of freedom, variety, and responsibility.

Furthermore, your responsibilities include:

• Establishing supplier selection criteria based on NTS customer requirements;

• Making strategic choices with Tactical Buyers regarding selection, qualification, and release of (new) suppliers;

• Auditing new and existing suppliers (including reporting and handling of deviations) and preparing the annual Supplier Audit Year Plan;

• Validating processes at suppliers and releasing them from a quality perspective;

• Providing input for and keeping the High Impact Parts List up-to-date within the New Product Introduction (NPI) project team;

• Flowing down quality requirements, deliverables, and customer requirements to suppliers and ensuring timely delivery and proper control/assurance;

• Identifying (structural) quality issues and initiating corrective/preventive actions internally or at the supplier (including reviewing 8D reports);

• Analyzing Supplier Quality KPIs, initiating actions, and following up on them;

• Coordinating the resolution of significant quality issues and conducting Supplier Performance Meetings;

• Encouraging suppliers to propose design improvements and guiding them towards customer technical product data release;

• Training colleagues and suppliers in Quality tools (such as FMEA and 8D);

• Providing support as part of the internal NTS audit team and preparing Supply Chain NPI Risk plans.

Requirements

• Completed HBO education in a Technical or Business Administration field;

• Experience with and knowledge of quality systems and standards (ISO 9001) within high-quality industries, knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949, or ISO 13485 is a plus;

• Demonstrable knowledge of production processes at suppliers and cleanroom-specific requirements;

• Thorough command of Quality tools such as the 8D methodology, also knowledge of PPAP, APQP, SPC, and MSA is desirable;

• Experience with internal and external auditing (according to ISO 9001) and knowledge of statistical techniques (Six Sigma);

• Basic knowledge of project management;

• Strong communication skills, analytical ability, and a decisive, results-oriented attitude.

Your Benefits

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions for complex challenges. You will have the freedom and trust to fully utilize and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest in both technology and you as a future colleague!

With this challenge, we offer the following benefits:

• Salary from €4,000 to €6,000;

• Over 40 days off: 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days with a full-time position;

• Personal development and growth opportunities, for example through training and education;

• Annual budget of €150 gross, usable for vitality, bike plan, or gym via the Alleo app;

• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer (max. 50 km one way) or full reimbursement of public transport costs;

• Excellent pension scheme via PME;

• Laptop and mobile phone;

• Free fresh fruit at work.

About NTS

We provide unique solutions for complex challenges and drive the technological advancement of our customers. By combining development, production, and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing together the supply chain. We combine the best skills and smartest ideas into a working system for the most advanced Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronic, and Analytical solutions in the world. That is why we have grown into a Tier-1 supplier for OEMs and an international player operating from various locations in Europe, Asia, and the US.

While we offer our teams a great workplace all over the world, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is formed by our people. Their excellent craftsmanship, customer-focused mentality, and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That is why we seize every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship, and our successes.

Interested?

Apply directly and send your CV (and any motivation letter) via the application button below! For more information about this vacancy or our organization, you can contact our Recruiter Marith Pietersma via email: Recruitment.Hengelo@nts-group.nl.