The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. You will be expected to excel in a fast pace, growing company and thrive in a culture of continuous improvement.  You will need to have outstanding interpersonal communication skills to deal with customers, co-workers and suppliers. This position is located in Caxias do Sul/Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil.

What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead supplier development projects to drive key suppliers to targeted quality performance levels.
• Train supplier to achieve system level root cause and to implement long term corrective actions to eliminate reoccurrence of quality rejects.
• Ensure supplier quality and performance data is available and accurate at all times for suppliers in their category.
• Ensure supplier is fully trained and capable of meeting Danfoss change management expectations.  This includes notifying Danfoss of changes and completing all aspects of the PPAP.
• Maintain an expert level understanding of the global standards, tools, and templates and tie them to Danfoss expectations.
• Provide input and feedback to improve the effectiveness of the tools and processes
• Verify the supplier improvement plans are targeted to meet or exceed Danfoss expectations and that they are implemented to the agreed timelines.
• Ensure supplier representatives and management are fully engaged and taking ownership of problems and solutions.
• Identify gaps where execution does not meet expectations and train people to enable action plans to close the gaps

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

• Bachelor´s degree in Engineering.
• Preferred experience in following quality tools: PPAP, MSA, calibration, Control Plans, PFMEA, and detailed manufacturing work instructions.
• Previous quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required with preferred experience with IATF 16949:2016.
• Required experience in using problem solving skills such as 8D’s, 5 why’s, fishbone diagrams
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in English Language

What You'll Get from Us

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Pension plan
• Meal Voucher (Alelo card)
• Short Term Incentive (Bonus)

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.