Supplier Quality Engineer

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Learn more about working with us at topconcareers.com

Topcon Positioning is looking for a motivated and committed

Supplier Quality Engineer

Workplace: TOPCON Facility Centre in Italy – Concordia sulla Secchi ( MO)

or TOPCON Turin Office

Smart working activity ( home office) for 2 days per week

Job Duties

• Evaluation, selection, and qualification of new suppliers, as well as ongoing monitoring of existing suppliers.
• Support strategies to outsource manufacturing
• Conducting audits at suppliers to ensure quality standards and process capability.
• Developing and implementing measures to improve supplier quality in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Analysing quality issues, root cause analysis, and initiating corrective and preventive actions
• Monitoring supplier quality key metrics and implementing action plans based on data analysis.
• Managing 8D problem-solving procedures to address quality issues effectively.
• Overseeing the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) to ensure supplier parts meet quality requirements.
• Contribute global supplier auditing process to ensure compliance and quality standards.
• Managing supplier relationships and fostering collaboration for quality improvement.
• Participating in supplier meetings and negotiating quality agreements.
• Supporting Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) activities related to quality.
• Facilitating quality circles with suppliers to promote continuous improvement
• Supporting supplier development initiatives and risk management strategies.
• Work with functional teams to establish supplier key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Assist in developing supply chain risk mitigation plans
• Work with function teams to determine the root cause of critical issues and implement preventive and corrective actions

Minimum Requirements for job:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Five years’ experience in supplier quality, ideally in automotive, electronics, or mechanical engineering industries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Solid knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949), Six Sigma, SPC, and failure analysis tools.
• Proven experience in supplier auditing, development, and risk management.
• Familiarity with KPI monitoring, data analysis, and action planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and project management skills.
• The good knowledge of the English language is mandatory to perform the job
• Proactive, team-oriented, and well-organized working style.
• Supply chain management expertise.
• Quality control knowledge.

What We offer

• Motivated work in a dynamic team
• Comprehensive training
• Attractive workplace with the most modern work equipment
• Independent, self-responsible work
• Permanent employment contract
• Performance-related remuneration

Working Conditions

We offer a balanced work setup that combines in-person collaboration with flexibility:

• Office presence: at our Concordia sulla Secchia or Turin office ( full time) 3 days per week
• Remote work options (Smart Working) available two days per week

We’d love to hear from you! Please send us your application, and the earliest date you could join our team.