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KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

Electronics Technical Specialist

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSofia, BulgariaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Electronics or Physics is required.
  • English proficiency at Upper Intermediate level or higher is required.
  • At least one year of experience in the field is required.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, are required, along with experience working with different IT or customer relationship management systems.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage professional communication within a complex corporate structure are required.

Responsibilities

  • Request PPAP documentation from suppliers in line with customer and internal requirements.
  • Review and evaluate submitted PPAP packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and customer-specific requirements.
  • Verify PPAP elements, including PSW, control plan, PFMEA, process flow, dimensional results, material certificates, capability studies, MSA, and other required documents.
  • Identify missing, incorrect, or non-compliant documents and follow up with suppliers for correction and resubmission.
  • Approve or reject PPAP submissions based on documented evaluation results.
  • Upload and maintain PPAP documentation and evaluation results in the internal database, CDB.
  • Ensure proper document traceability, version control, and record retention within the PPAP database.
  • Communicate PPAP-related issues to suppliers and colleagues.
  • Support changes requiring updated PPAP submissions and ensure records are updated accordingly.
  • Act as a consultant to Supplier Owners, Strategic Buyers, and Commodity Managers to assess the availability and relevance of PPAP documentation.
  • Collaborate with the R&D and IMDS teams to support proper PPAP evaluation and complete entry of quality documents into the database.
  • Maintain and monitor submitted PPAPs in the central database and grant final approval to ensure real-time data accuracy for the organization.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in a multinational environment and the automotive sector is preferred.
  • Experience with SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud, and CDB is preferred.
  • A Specialist or Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Relocation financial and social support is offered.

About the Company

KOSTAL Group

Manufactures electronic and mechatronic automotive components

KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German engineering company that develops and manufactures electronic and mechatronic products. It has four divisions—Automotive Electrical Systems, Industrial Electronics, Connectors, and Test Technology (SOMA)—covering vehicle electrics, renewable energy, connector systems, and test/automation solutions. About 20,000 employees at 46 locations in 21 countries design, produce, and distribute these products with a focus on flexible, customer-focused service. The company aims to provide reliable, tailored solutions across electrification, energy efficiency, connectivity, and testing, setting itself apart as an independent family-owned firm with global reach.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lüdenscheid, Germany
Founded
1912

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