Supplier Quality Engineer

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Learn more about working with us at topconcareers.com

Topcon Positioning is looking for a motivated and committed

Supplier Quality Engineer

Workplace: TOPCON Facility Centre in Italy – Concordia sulla Secchi ( MO)

or TOPCON Turin Office

Smart working activity ( home office) for 2 days per week

Job Duties

Evaluation, selection, and qualification of new suppliers, as well as ongoing monitoring of existing suppliers.

Support strategies to outsource manufacturing

Conducting audits at suppliers to ensure quality standards and process capability.

Developing and implementing measures to improve supplier quality in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Analysing quality issues, root cause analysis, and initiating corrective and preventive actions

Monitoring supplier quality key metrics and implementing action plans based on data analysis.

Managing 8D problem-solving procedures to address quality issues effectively.

Overseeing the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) to ensure supplier parts meet quality requirements.

Contribute global supplier auditing process to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Managing supplier relationships and fostering collaboration for quality improvement.

Participating in supplier meetings and negotiating quality agreements.

Supporting Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) activities related to quality.

Facilitating quality circles with suppliers to promote continuous improvement

Supporting supplier development initiatives and risk management strategies.

Work with functional teams to establish supplier key performance indicators (KPIs)

Assist in developing supply chain risk mitigation plans

Work with function teams to determine the root cause of critical issues and implement preventive and corrective actions

Minimum Requirements for job:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Five years’ experience in supplier quality, ideally in automotive, electronics, or mechanical engineering industries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

Solid knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949), Six Sigma, SPC, and failure analysis tools.

Proven experience in supplier auditing, development, and risk management.

Familiarity with KPI monitoring, data analysis, and action planning.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis.

Experience with supplier relationship management and project management skills.

The good knowledge of the English language is mandatory to perform the job

Proactive, team-oriented, and well-organized working style.

Supply chain management expertise.

Quality control knowledge.

What We offer

Motivated work in a dynamic team

Comprehensive training

Attractive workplace with the most modern work equipment

Independent, self-responsible work

Permanent employment contract

Performance-related remuneration

Working Conditions

We offer a balanced work setup that combines in-person collaboration with flexibility:

Office presence: at our Concordia sulla Secchia or Turin office ( full time) 3 days per week

Remote work options (Smart Working) available two days per week

We’d love to hear from you! Please send us your application, and the earliest date you could join our team.

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