Job Summary: We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQM) to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards, provide supplier support, and improve supplier performance throughout the product lifecycle. Key Highlights: 1. You will be part of a global and diversified corporate group. 2. You will work on exciting projects with worldwide impact. 3. You will have professional development and growth opportunities. **Group Introduction** Why join the thyssenkrupp team? We are a diversified corporate group. But what does that actually mean? At thyssenkrupp, we employ over 155,000 people across nearly 80 countries, with annual sales amounting to €43,000 million. We are leaders in automotive engineering, logistics, plant technology, steel production, elevator manufacturing, and much more. With over 200 years of industrial experience and cutting-edge technology, our diversity and scale offer you tasks tailored to your skills and designed to spark your curiosity—challenging you every day. *Moreover, you will work in an environment you’ll love, tackling exciting projects aligned with a shared mission:* *"Making the world a better place every day through our small and large actions, enabled by your collaboration" — this is what drives us daily!* **Company Introduction** thyssenkrupp Presta de México is unique within the group as it already comprises three business units: Steering Column, Cold Forging, and Steering Gear. We are a great team—and would be delighted to welcome you aboard! **Your Responsibilities** **Objective:** Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards and provide support for supplier activities throughout the entire product lifecycle, during both development and series production phases. The SQM will act as the liaison between the plant, suppliers, and the global supplier quality organization, aiming to improve supplier performance and guarantee product conformity. This position requires a strong commitment to safety. **Responsibilities:** * Organize and conduct technical meetings with suppliers. * Develop and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with the commodity buyer. * Conduct supplier evaluations and audits. * Monitor and approve APQP and PPAP processes. * Review and provide feedback on component and process drawings, calculations, stack-ups, specifications, and other design elements and critical characteristic lists. * Manage design inputs and outputs during the launch of new drawings. * Support plant SQEs in 8D evaluations and supplier follow-up activities. * Validate 8D reports directly at supplier facilities. * Promote improvement initiatives for critical suppliers (e.g., OPX Scan, Supplier Development Program). * Track key items in supplier escalation cases. * Monitor KPIs for escalated suppliers. * Responsible for managing and tracking critical supplier escalations, ensuring timely response during project or new product launch risk situations. **Your Profile** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering. **Experience:** 3 years of experience using and implementing quality tools as a product and/or mechanical process specialist (thermal treatment experience preferred). 3 years of experience in the automotive industry. Experience conducting supplier audits, ideally VDA 6.3 audits. **Languages:** Advanced English (minimum B2 level); German is desirable. **Knowledge:** * Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) * Manufacturing processes * Interpretation of drawings and geometric tolerancing (GD&T) * Quality management with external suppliers * Knowledge of automotive standards VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949 **Computer Programs:** * Office * SAP – basic * Intermediate Excel **Skills:** * Effective communication * Analytical thinking * Problem solving * Assertiveness * Results orientation **Special Requirements:** Ability to travel >30% within the NAFTA region **Contact Details** Recruitment, Selection & Training Thyssenkrupp Presta de México, Calle Circuito Esteban de Antuñano No.1, Manzana 4 Parque Industrial Cd. Textil Puebla, Huejotzingo, Puebla, 74160, Mexico, www.thyssenkrupp.com **Engineering. Tomorrow. Together.** **Your Benefits with Us** Your safety is our top priority—so you’ll work in a safe environment. * Benefits exceeding statutory requirements. * Professional development and growth. * Transportation * Life insurance * And more **We Value Diversity** thyssenkrupp Presta de México is an equal opportunity employer with a non-discrimination policy. Job Reference: MX_RS_00543