Supplier Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

Purchasing - Project Purchasing

Dresden, DE, 01099

JOYNEXT – WE CONNECT FUTURE

Intelligent solutions for networked vehicles – that is JOYNEXT. We are working on future technologies that are becoming increasingly important for automobile manufacturers and their customers. Because on the way to autonomous driving, vehicle data communication with mobile devices such as smartphones, with other vehicles (V2V) or with infrastructure systems (V2X) is becoming increasingly important. JOYNEXT also deals with the new and further development of cloud based services. We always strive to strike a balance between innovation and sustainability. When developing our products, the focus is on the end user, his needs and usage.

With more than 1,300 employees worldwide, JOYNEXT takes connected cars technology to a new level. We are present at seven locations; our development and innovation centers are located in Dresden (Germany) and in Ningbo (China).

JOYNEXT is a direct supplier (Tier1) for the automotive industry and has been a development partner and system supplier of well-known automotive manufacturers for over 20 years. Our connected infotainment and smart connectivity gateway technologies can be found in well over ten million vehicles worldwide.

 

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For our location in Dresden, we are looking for you to join our team full-time as a
Supplier Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

 

Your Tasks:

 

  • You will take responsibility for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with suppliers as part of the PDP/PEP process, including sample planning and handling complaints.
  • As a core team member of Team One, you will actively contribute to multiple projects, collaborating closely with project procurement and R&D to define quality specifications and carry out feasibility studies with suppliers.
  • Your duties will include monitoring production processes such as PCB, semiconductors, mechanics, software, and E/E architecture while ensuring that software development by service providers aligns with the quality milestones specified in the SOW.
  • You will conduct R@R and VDA 6.3 process audits at supplier sites, establish quality plans in coordination with supplier development, and perform thorough risk assessments.
  • Ensuring supplier industrialization complies with customer-specific requirements (CSR) will be part of your role. Additionally, you will oversee the approval of all PPAPs before SOP and ensure that finished products and software are handed over for series production.

 

Your Qualifications:

 

  • You hold a degree in electrical or mechanical engineering and have over five years of experience in the automotive industry, complemented by expertise in quality assurance, metrology, and manufacturing processes.
  • Additionally, you possess in-depth product knowledge of the PEP process and bring substantial project experience in developing electromechanical products.
  • Your background includes certifications as an internal or lead auditor under IATF 16949 or A-SPICE, ideally enriched with knowledge of quality aspects related to functional safety (FUSI).
  • You demonstrate a readiness to travel extensively (over 30%) and have strong intercultural skills, particularly in working with Asian suppliers, alongside excellent negotiation capabilities.
  • Proficiency in relevant standards and core tools such as FMEA, MSA, APQP, and PPAP is among your strengths. You are fluent in English, and additional language skills are advantageous.

 

We Offer

 

  • Permanent employment contract, flexitime working model and 30 days' holiday
  • Option of hybrid working with up to 9 days of MobileWork per month
  • Company-owned shuttle bus for better accessibility to the workplace
  • Lunch in our own restaurant consisting of various main courses, drinks and dessert
  • Internal and external offers for professional or private further training.
  • Company events (e.g. summer party with family), Christmas party and team events
  • Job ticket and fitness centre subsidies
  • Get off to a flying start with company bike leasing for your own job bike
  • In-house sports programmes such as back fitness, Pilates and yoga

 

YOUR APPLICATION
 

Take your chance at JOYNEXT and apply with complete documents, your salary expectations and the possible starting date via our applicant portal.


YOUR PERSPECTIVE

 

Do you like to put your expertise to practical use? Then JOYNEXT is the right place for you. We offer you exciting challenges around our innovative technical products, performance-based remuneration as well as attractive social benefits and individual training opportunities.

With us, it's not just the technology that's right - we also offer you a friendly working atmosphere in an international environment - including the best career opportunities.

 
YOUR RECRUITMENT TEAM

 

0351 453 55 67 00

JOYNEXT GmbH

Gewerbepark Merbitz 5

D-01156 Dresden

jobs.joynext.com

 

 

Job-ID: 2819