Company DescriptionContinental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of € billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.Job DescriptionWe are looking for you, a Supplier Quality Engineering - Technical Assistance (m/f/diverse), to support our business area Original Equipment Solutions at the location Karben.Your tasks will focus on the following activities:Supporting the project team in preparing suppliers for projects until SOP (start of production)Conducting maturity evaluation in collaboration with the project team, especially advanced purchasingPerforming and following up on supplier component reviews with the project teamSupporting the decision-making process for supplier nominationSupporting the supplier during the product development phase and process development phase until SOPEvaluating milestones and due datesPlanning and conducting necessary R@R (risk and readiness) processes (processes and capacities)Tracking and closing processesEngaging in direct communication with the supplierApproving supplier, process and productDefining the SLC (supplier lifecycle) criteria with the project teamQualificationsBachelor's degree (Master or equivalent preferred) with a technical backgroundExperienced in operations and/or Quality Management and/or R&DLeadership experience with small project teams (2-6 people)Strong technical background including project managementKnowledge of mechanical processing, injection/blow-molding, rubber technologies and assemblingCertified VDA auditorFluent English language skills written and spoken, German language skills are desirableOccasional participation in international teamsAdvanced Skills:Familiarity with FIDES, SCR 1 + 2, APQP, safe launch concept, run+rate and capacity evaluationExpertise in process approvals and experience with VDA Understanding of differences between VDA and similar international core toolsKnowledge of GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerancing) for measurementExperienced in PPAP, VDA 2, IMDS and process knowledge ( ; CQI)Basic Skills:Familiarity with ERP systems ( ; SAP/P23)Knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience with IATF 16949Familiarity with ISO 19011 guidelines for management systems auditingUnderstanding of cleanliness specifications and customer requirementsApplications from severely handicapped people are welcome.Additional InformationThe well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:Diverse and interesting tasksProximity to the main metropolis Frankfurt with direct S-Bahn connectionFree use of indoor swimming pool in KarbenHealth offersCanteenWe want our employees to do well with us. That's why we offer them not only an exciting job in an international technology group, but also numerous additional offers such as flexible and hybrid working, sabbaticals and other benefits.Sounds interesting for you? Click here to find out more.#JobdrehscheibeReady to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.