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ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeStrasbourg, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in engineering or equivalent qualification in quality, mechanics, industrial production, or a similar field.
  • Significant experience in supplier quality management, ideally in an industrial environment such as rail, automotive, or aerospace.
  • Proficiency with quality tools including 8D, QRQC, PDCA, AMDEC, SPC, and MSA.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
  • Experience managing FAI and DI/IPA.
  • Proficiency in problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys and Ishikawa.
  • Ability to work in a team and challenge suppliers.
  • Rigor, organizational skills, and ability to manage priorities.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with and optimize the Design for Quality (DFQ) cycle process in collaboration with the design office.
  • Create and maintain Supplier Quality Specifications (SQS) according to Supplier Parts Lists (SPL).
  • Define product acceptance criteria with technical teams.
  • Develop and track Supplier Process Quality Documentation (SPQD) plans for First Article Inspections (FAI) and deviations/inspections in production and acceptance (DI/IPA).
  • Carry out customer FAIs and DI/IPA in accordance with established schedules.
  • Track open items and close out FAIs and Certificates of Manufacturing Capability (CAF) with the relevant managers.
  • Set up inspection keys for critical and new products in preparation for incoming inspection.
  • Supervise or perform quality inspections of incoming and outgoing products.
  • Analyze nonconformities with quality inspectors and the Internal Discrepancy Resolution (REI) teams.
  • Document lessons learned and anticipate nonconformities through risk analyses and monitoring plans as part of the Right First Time approach.
  • Propose solutions to improve and resolve nonconformities in collaboration with suppliers.
  • Implement corrective actions at suppliers, on-site or through the commercial service, and monitor their effectiveness.
  • Challenge and assist suppliers in identifying occurrence and non-detection causes, and lead 8D or QRQC processes when necessary.
  • Establish delivery authorizations or quality walls at suppliers during crises.
  • Manage action plans for each supplier using Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) files.
  • Organize conference calls with critical suppliers to monitor their performance.
  • Charge suppliers for nonconformity costs.
  • Conduct a general risk analysis during supplier visits.

Desired Qualifications

  • Supplier quality management experience in an industrial environment, ideally in rail, automotive, aerospace, or a similar industry.

About the Company

ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

ALTEN Mexico provides engineering and technology consulting services by supplying highly specialized engineers who embed within client teams to work on complex projects. The way it works is by offering a flexible pool of talent for research and development needs, allowing clients to access experts without committing to permanent hires. The company differentiates itself through a focus on embedded engineering consultants, serving sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and information systems, and by expanding its reach via organic growth and acquisitions across Europe and globally. Its goal is to help clients access top engineering expertise efficiently while growing the business through deliberate geographic and service expansion.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Founded
1988

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