Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) – Mechanical Components (Metal and Plastic) (m/f/d)

Kalsdorf bei Graz
Full-time employee
2026-06-23
Engineering & Technical, Supply Chain Management

With the passion of our people, we contribute to a sustainable future for society by creating innovative products and service in e-mobility for our customers.

Samsung SDI Battery Systems is a global technology leader in e-mobility. Together with our customers in the automotive industry, we develop and test innovative battery systems for automotive applications based on state-of-the-art lithium ion technology.

The technology center of Samsung SDI Battery Systems is located in Kalsdorf, Austria, close to Graz. Samsung SDI is a full-service supplier for lithium ion cells, battery modules and battery packs for all electric vehicles as well as all types of hybrid vehicles.

Your core responsibilities are:

Lead supplier qualification, audits, process assessments, and capability evaluations.
Investigate supplier quality issues and Drive quality improvements at suppliers
Evaluation of feasibility studies from suppliers
Work closely with Purchasing, Engineering, and Production teams
Execution of APQP for buy parts based on combined supplier and component risk level
Planning, execution and approval of PSO and PPAP
Internal reporting as well as support of program management and quality management for external reporting
Start of PPAP approvals and alignment between SDI manufacturing plant`s

What you need is:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or someone with several years of work experience in production (e.g. welding, deep drawing, injection molding, knowledge in measuring processes) and high school diploma
Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Engineering.
VDA 6.3 auditor certificate and solid Expertise in IATF 16949
Proficient in AIAG core tools: PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, MSA and SPC and problem solving tools (8D, Six Sigma, etc.)
Advanced knowledge of Casting/ Metal stamping/ Injection Molding/ Extrusion / TIM manufacturing processes
Knowledge of machining, welding, heat treatment, and surface finishing processes
Business-fluent English required, German is considered an advantage
Self-motivated, strong communication skills and social competence
70% of labor time travelling based on project phase including oversea business trips

Our offer for you:

With regard to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act, we offer the following annual gross remuneration (full time/38.5 hours) as a basis for negotiations for this position: EUR 65.000,-

We also offer a market-standard overpayment depending on relevant work experience and qualifications.

Our Benefits for you:

Our most important resource? Our employees. We honor this with a multitude of benefits.

Fun & Leisure

Workplace & Infrastructure

Sports & Health

Culinary Delights

Goodies

Group Premiums & Bonuses

Modern work environment in an European technology center for battery development and testing

Have a say and think differently.
In a team that lives the future.

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