Supplier Development Engineer in Procurement Department

Whirlpool EMEA is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances and markets brands such as Whirlpool, Bauknecht, Maytag and KitchenAid. Whirlpool EMEA's Corporate Functions include: Finance, Human Resources, Communication, Legal and Information Technology. We have around 1000 employees working in Corporate Functions across all our 33 countries in the EMEA region.

Responsibilities:

• Qualify new suppliers
• Lead new product quality assurance projects (APQP/PPAP)
• Quality improvement of the assigned suppliers
• Audit supplier processes and quality system
• Drive suppliers capability development
• Review and approve supplier corrective action plans

What we expect:

• Technical University degree (M.Sc. or equivalent)
• Min 2 years of experience as Quality Engineer in the automotive or home appliances industry
• Competent on main quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, APQP/PPAP, Problem Solving
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification would be an advantage
• Fluent English in speaking and writing
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in and lead cross functional teams
• Readiness for frequent domestic and foreign business trips
• B class driving license