Supplier Quality Development Engineer

Endego is a company specializing in comprehensive engineering solutions across automotive, railway, agriculture, heavy-duty vehicles, commercial vehicles, medical, and household appliances sectors. It has Polish roots with five branches in Poland, headquarters in Krakow, and an office in Munich. The company employs around 250 specialists including engineers and is growing dynamically.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience within automotive OEM or Tier 1 suppliers in Quality or Engineering roles
• Experience with APQP and PPAP methodologies
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret GD&T
• Knowledge of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
• Understanding of statistical quality methodologies
• Experience conducting supplier process audits
• CQE and/or CQA certification is considered an advantage
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent decision-making and prioritization abilities
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams
• Comfortable interacting with all organizational levels, from shop floor operators to senior executives
• Strong leadership mindset and ability to work in a dynamic project environment

• Drive supplier development activities to meet quality, cost, delivery, and lean manufacturing requirements
• Conduct supplier assessments and support supplier capability improvement initiatives
• Lead Supplier On-site Process Approval (SOPA) and APQP implementation activities
• Perform supplier process audits and ensure effective corrective action implementation
• Support supplier selection through risk assessments in collaboration with Purchasing and Commodity teams
• Verify availability and validation of required quality documentation prior to sourcing decisions
• Create and manage PPAP requests and ensure APQP deliverables are completed according to project timelines
• Participate in supplier kick-off meetings and communicate customer-specific and internal quality requirements
• Monitor PPAP progress and ensure milestone achievement
• Develop and communicate PPAP convergence plans with Purchasing teams
• Validate PPAP documentation, samples, and component approvals
• Escalate risks related to quality, cost, delivery, and project timing
• Manage handover of BOM components from development to plant production
• Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality Engineering, Commodity Development, and Supplier Development teams
• Support plants during warranty-related investigations within the first six months after SOP
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities
• Ensure PPAP submission performance and on-time approvals
• Implement APQP for critical components
• Complete process audits for PPAP validations
• Ensure supplier safety and quality compliance