Senior Quality Engineer – Supplier Quality & Laboratory

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality and laboratory activities for an international automotive manufacturer in Tangier, Morocco. The role ensures that supplier materials, outsourced processes and laboratory testing meet IATF 16949 and customer‑specific requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary quality interface with suppliers, monitoring performance through KPIs, scorecards, audits and regular reviews.
• Lead resolution of supplier quality issues using structured problem‑solving methods and approve 8D corrective‑action reports.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, selection, audits and development initiatives to improve process capability.
• Define and maintain incoming inspection plans, manage non‑conforming material disposition and implement preventive quality actions.
• Oversee daily laboratory operations, maintain procedures, calibrate equipment and ensure traceability of test records.
• Manage the plant Measurement System Analysis (MSA) program, conduct Gage R&R studies and guarantee measurement system reliability.

Required profile

• Proven experience in supplier quality, incoming inspection and laboratory testing within an automotive environment.
• Ability to work closely with suppliers, purchasing, production, engineering and quality teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills using structured methodologies and reporting to senior management.

Required skills

• IATF 16949 compliance
• 8D corrective‑action methodology
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R
• Laboratory calibration, maintenance and traceability
• Supplier audit and qualification processes