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. **We are Topcon (https://www.topconpositioning.com/) .** We collaborate, create and distribute disruptive technologies that help businesses flourish through improved processes, machine automation and data services. We design and manufacture productivity tools for building a better future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to infrastructure and agriculture industries with a focus on developing a sustainable tomorrow. Learn more here (https://vimeo.com/344308498) .