Supplier Quality Specialist/Engineer

About the Role:

As a Supplier Quality Specialist /Engineer, you will join our Logistics team at Preh Group (Trofa), ensuring the quality performance of our supplier base and the compliance of purchased materials throughout the supply chain. You will work in a dynamic, international automotive environment, coordinating supplier quality activities, managing supplier claims and approvals, and supporting supplier development initiatives. Your contribution will be key to ensuring product quality, supplier performance, and operational excellence.

The Challenges in Front of You:

• Perform incoming inspections of purchased materials and components.
• Coordinate supplier sampling activities, approvals, and timing plans (IR, ISIR, PPAP, PPF).
• Manage supplier claims using the 8D methodology, ensuring effective root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Follow up on action plans, monitor deadlines, and support escalations when required.
• Participate in supplier assessments and audits, including POT analyses, process audits, and VDA-based evaluations.
• Monitor supplier quality performance and support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring to the Table:

You're more than your resume, you're analytical, proactive, and quality-driven. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Technical education, preferably in Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles and automotive core tools (MSA, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, 8D).
• Familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AEC-Q, and other automotive quality requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications; SAP knowledge is considered a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken (mandatory).

Why Join Preh?

• Be part of an international automotive company shaping the future of mobility.
• Take on a strategic controlling role with global exposure.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, data-driven, and cross-functional environment.
• Access continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and impact.

At Preh, we believe transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key to sustainable success.

Apply Now:

CONTACT

Paula Soares, Tel. +351 252400180

Preh Portugal, Lda
R. Moinhos da Lagoa, 600,
4785-567 Trofa