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

• Kalsdorf bei Graz
• Vollzeit
•  23.06.2026
• Ingenieurwesen und technische Berufe

With the passion of our people, we contribute to a sustainable future by creating innovative products 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, test and industrialize innovative Lithium-Ion Battery packs for hybrid and electric vehicles.

The technology center of Samsung SDI Battery Systems is located in Kalsdorf, Austria, close to Graz.

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

OUR BENEFITS FOR YOU

Modern work environment in an European technology center for battery development and testing
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Have a say and think differently. In a team that lives the future.
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Any questions? These are the people you may contact to help you.

Neli & Michaela
E-Mail: jobs.sdibs@samsung.com

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