Supplier Quality Engineer - Precision Machining
On-siteIstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
Job Summary
Act as the EMEA subject matter expert for precision machining processes, including CNC grinding, milling, turning, and honing, representing the region within the Global Supplier Quality team. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across suppliers producing high-precision automotive fuel system components to enhance quality and efficiency. Establish and implement robust process controls and advanced metrology practices to ensure extremely tight tolerances (±0.001 mm or better). Lead new product introduction (NPI) activities using APQP and PPAP to ensure a Zero Defect Mentality across the supply base. Provide strategic input and decision-making support through strong technical expertise and business acumen within the precision machining category. Build and strengthen cross-functional and external partnerships to improve quality and business outcomes. Enable suppliers to achieve Right First Time manufacturing by offering technical guidance and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Lead supplier audits, root cause analysis, and quality improvement plans while coaching stakeholders and driving the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and industry-standard quality tools.
Required Qualifications
- EMEA subject matter expert for precision machining processes (e.g., CNC grinding, milling, turning, honing)
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives across suppliers producing high-precision automotive fuel system components
- Ability to establish and implement robust process controls and advanced metrology practices to ensure extremely tight tolerances (±0.001 mm or better)
- Experience leading new product introduction (NPI) activities using APQP and PPAP
- Demonstrated ability to ensure a Zero Defect Mentality (ZDM) across the supply base
- Strong technical expertise and business acumen within the precision machining category
- Experience building and strengthening cross-functional and external partnerships (suppliers, customers, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing)
- Ability to enable suppliers to achieve Right First Time manufacturing by offering technical guidance and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and requirements
- Experience leading supplier audits, root cause analysis, and quality improvement plans
- Ability to coach stakeholders and drive the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and industry-standard quality tools
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