Supplier Industrialization Quality Engineer📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Talents First - Executive Search & Selection is seeking a Supplier Industrialization Quality Engineer to join a leading industrial company in Saudi Arabia. This full-time position offers a base in either Riyadh or Dammam.

Role Purpose and Focus

The Supplier Industrialization Quality Engineer will work directly with suppliers to enhance quality, manufacturing efficiency, capacity, and cost performance. A key objective is to ensure suppliers are prepared for new product introductions and increased production volumes. This is a hands-on, supplier-facing role focused on engaging directly with manufacturing teams to drive measurable improvements on the factory floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier quality, manufacturing process, and VDA audits.
• Assess supplier capacity, processes, equipment, and production readiness.
• Identify bottlenecks and lead corrective and continuous improvement actions.
• Support suppliers in improving CP/CPK, cycle time, yield, and quality performance.
• Lead supplier quality problem-solving and improvement initiatives.
• Review PFMEA, control plans, process flows, and work instructions.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and First Article Inspection activities.
• Support new product introduction, ramp-up, volume increases, and localization projects.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Purchasing, R&D, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams.
• Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on Lean, Six Sigma, process control, and mistake-proofing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Production, Automotive, or Electrical.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in manufacturing or supplier engineering.
• Demonstrated strong experience working directly with suppliers on quality improvement and industrialization.
• Experience in automotive, industrial, consumer, or electronics manufacturing sectors. Experience with elevator systems is a plus.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and 8D methodologies.
• Experience with VDA , Lean Manufacturing, and/or Six Sigma principles.
• Knowledge of capacity analysis, time studies, and line balancing techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Work Environment and Travel

This full-time position is based in Riyadh or Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role requires extensive travel to supplier sites, estimated at approximately 15 days per month.