**Your Role & Responsibilities**- Leading and managing Supplier Quality of BU4 global prior SOP (SQA-D)- Ensure release of supplied purchase parts (quality and quantity) according to specification by coordination of SQA tasks as defined in SQA RASIC. (APQP for purchased parts and supplier development)"- Interface to Project Purchasing, Commodity Purchasing, Development, Plants and other preventive BU4 departments.- Coordinate by segment BU4 integral SQA-D & SQA-P teams to ensure Supplier Quality performance meeting all customer expectations and excellence (external and internal customers, plants).- Represent SQA in sourcing decisions for BU4 SQA-D/-PPlan, Perform and Monitor supplier process audits according VDA 6.3 and/or supplier assessments - define development actions (e.G. Audits, PPAP,- checking of corrective action effectiveness for BU4 SQA-D/-P- First and second level escalation management with suppliers before and after SOP.- Problem solving tracking for escalation level 2 and higher according to Escalation guideline.- Active contribution in teams to develop supplier strategies (Teamwork with purchasing, project teams, plants, and central functions and for VA/VE activities).- Active contribution in teams to develop quality strategies for supplied parts (Teamwork with purchasing, project teams, plants, and central functions and for VA/VE activities)- Preparation, follow-up and wrap up of quality agreements with suppliers.- Supplier visits/meetings (including domestic and international travel as required)- Internal and external reporting including related activities.- Collaboration in projects and documentation & presentation of results**Your Skills & Strengths**- Engineering degree or similar.- Technical background and deep understanding of manufacturing processess & technologies for metal.- At least five years of professional experience in a similar position. Previous experience in Automotive sector will be an asset.- Advanced Knowledge of IT Tools (E.G.: MS Office & SAP R3).- Competency in Quality methods and tools (E.G.: TS 16949, Problem Solving, FMEA, SPC, MSA, GD&T...;)- Commercial knowledge.- Leadership skills and experience in leading intracultural teams.- Strong character, leading & authority skills.- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.- C1 level of English is required. Spanish or german will be valued.- In addition to work in a great team, we encourage you to reach your personal potential and through outstanding learning and development opportunities. Exciting assignments and personalized support for your career are available to you.**Do you have any questions?**Facts about the job**Entry level**:- Experienced hires**Part- / Full-time**:- Full Time**Functional area**:- Quality Management**Department**:BU4 Electronics & Mechatronics**Location**:Valencia, ES, Valencia**Company**:MAHLE Electronics (ES)Your future at MAHLEAs a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.Shape the future with us.