We are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer – Electrical & Electronics to ensure the quality and production readiness of purchased electrical and electronic components supplied primarily from Mexico, with potential responsibility across North and Latin America. This role will evaluate and develop suppliers, lead preventive quality activities, monitor series-production performance, and resolve supplier quality issues while ensuring compliance with Mercedes-Benz standards and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct supplier assessments, visits, and audits, including VDA 6.3 potential analyses and process audits.
  Lead supplier quality and development activities, including process releases, PFMEA reviews, technical audits, maturity-level verification, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate PPAR and sampling activities to support successful part approval and production readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure timely completion of corrective actions and quality improvement plans.
• Ensure suppliers meet applicable Mercedes-Benz quality requirements and standards.
• Manage quality documentation, reporting, and follow-up activities throughout the product and supplier lifecycle.
• Support the resolution of supplier quality issues during series production and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams across Mexico, the United States, Germany, and other international locations.
• Support knowledge sharing and supplier development by providing guidance on specific quality standards and requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive quality or engineering, with strong exposure to supplier management/development, supplier auditing, process quality, or process engineering.
• Technical knowledge of electrical and electronic components and manufacturing processes, preferably including wire harnesses, KSK low voltage, high-voltage harnesses, SMT, and IPC-A-610.
• Knowledge of VDA standards and supplier quality methodologies; VDA Lead Auditor qualification is an advantage.
• Business-fluent English and Spanish; German is an advantage.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and intercultural skills, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment.
• Willingness to travel primarily within Mexico, with occasional travel to the United States and other international locations.
• Team-oriented, accountable, customer-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and high-quality results.