Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer 

Remember the Kyoto Protocol?

Would you like to make green energy available for everyone and be part of one of the coolest companies to revolutionise the delivery of renewable energy? Based on proven technology, we are eager to take part in saving our planet.

Our markets and targets are international, focusing initially on the UK, Germany, Norway, and Spain. Our clients are industries where their heat is needed in the production processes.

About the role

As our Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be at the forefront of defining and upholding rigorous quality assurance processes and systems. Your mission? To ensure that our supplier selection, evaluation, and performance management procedures not only maintain but elevate our product quality to deliver exceptional customer Thermal Energy Storage Solutions. 

In this pivotal role, you'll forge tight-knit collaborations with cross-functional teams and suppliers alike. Together, we'll embark on a journey of continuous improvement, driving enhancements in supplier quality that fortify the very backbone of our supply chain.

Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.  
• Collaborate with suppliers to establish robust quality control processes, including inspection plans, quality gates, and process controls, to ensure consistent product quality through our project deliveries. 
• Support in the preparation and examination of offers and requested documentation.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish quality requirements for new products, projects, and supplier selection criteria. 
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to evaluate their quality management systems, manufacturing processes, and adherence to quality standards and specifications. 
• Establish and maintain clear supplier performance metrics and scorecards to monitor and evaluate supplier performance on quality and delivery. 
• Lead investigations and support resolving quality issues and non-conformances identified in the supplied materials or components, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. 
• Deliver training in quality awareness. 
• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to our industry and actively incorporate them into the supplier quality program.
• Must be willing to travel as required, sometimes on short notice.

Required skills &  experiences

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. Professional certifications in quality management, CQE, CSQP, or Lean Six Sigma are highly desirable. 
• Proven experience in supplier quality management, quality engineering, or related roles in a manufacturing or supply chain environment (preferably within welding, piping or pre-fabrication). 
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality assurance methodologies, and industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EU Machinery Directive, EU Pressure Equipment Directive, EN 13445, EN 13480, etc.). 
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation. 
• Strong understanding of supplier evaluation and qualification processes, including supplier audits and performance metrics. 
• Experience leading and conducting supplier audits, assessments, and corrective action management. 
• Proficient in applying statistical analysis, problem-solving techniques, and quality tools (such as FMEA, SPC, and 8D) to drive continuous improvement. 
• Familiarity with quality tools and techniques, such as statistical process control (SPC), root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA).
• Proficient in using quality management software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligible to work in Spain.

Who are you?

• Attention to detail: Given the importance of maintaining high product quality standards, meticulous attention to detail is essential for ensuring that all aspects of supplier quality management processes are thoroughly executed. 
• Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing priorities, industry standards, and regulatory requirements is essential for staying ahead in a dynamic manufacturing environment. 
• Communication skills: Strong communication skills, with excellent oral and written English, are necessary to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, convey quality requirements to suppliers, and foster productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Problem-solving skills: The Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Engineers must identify the root causes of quality issues and develop creative solutions to address them, often in collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers. 
• Project management skills: Effective project management skills are necessary for planning, coordinating, and executing supplier quality initiatives within established timelines and budget constraints. 
• Other skills: Passionate about driving the renewable transformation and decarbonisation of the industry. Integrity, self-driven attitude, and the ability to think outside the box.

Interested in joining the team?

Are you eager to embrace a position within a rapidly expanding scale-up enterprise? Our company fosters a culture of mutual concern, collaborative teamwork, and a forward-looking workspace with a horizontal organisational structure. As a united and dedicated team that celebrates diversity, we offer you the exceptional opportunity to make an unprecedented impact on climate change.

We present a compelling package of competitive terms and conditions, supported by a remarkably driven team comprising 12 nationalities and proficient in 13 languages. This team is geographically distributed across three countries, with 35% female representation.

Send your CV to recruitment@kyotogroup.es