Plant Supplier Quality Engineer
Hybrid · Pančevo, Vojvodina, Serbia
Job Summary
Plant Supplier Quality Engineer responsible for establishing and maintaining incoming inspection processes aligned with legal and internal standards, defining procedures to ensure the quality of direct materials from suppliers, and communicating with suppliers to ensure consistent material quality. You’ll create and manage supplier claims, track corrective actions, conduct supplier visits and audits to verify processes and product quality, collaborate with regional/global supplier development teams, perform quality checks and PPAP approvals for direct materials used in production, and support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for non-conformities. Requires a university degree in engineering, quality management, or related field, familiarity with PPAP and quality methodologies, strong communication with international suppliers, analytical/problem-solving mindset, proficiency with MS Office and SAP is a plus, and fluent English. Be part of ZF in Pančevo with private health insurance, potential hybrid work, flexible hours, and opportunities for career growth.
Required Qualifications
- University degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
- Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing, or automotive industry is an advantage
- Knowledge of quality standards and methodologies (e.g., PPAP, root cause analysis, audits)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with international suppliers
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
- Good knowledge of MS Office; SAP or similar systems is a plus
- Fluent English
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