Mechanical Supplier Quality Engineer

Ferrari has a most desirable track record, in Formula One as well as in Sports Cars, record business results and voted one of the World's most powerful brands. Working with Ferrari means working with engineering excellence and innovation on the highest level. Above all Ferrari is an international team working with the highest level of professionalism and dedication, based on performance, meritocracy and continuous development, with innovation at the heart of our future.

In order to strengthen our Quality Department, we are looking to hire a Supplier Quality Engineer based in Maranello (Italy).

In this position, the SQE will report to the Mechanical (Engine and Transmission) Perimeter Manager and will be responsible for ensuring quality standards throughout all phases of product development, from design through the product in operation. 

As part of the Supplier Quality team, you will be responsible for:

• Verification of production and/or technology processes and current and potential new suppliers;
• Supporting the procurement process by evaluating proposed supplier pools for new coding in terms of quality indicators and field verification (on-site audits), focusing on technical aspects, technologies, capability analysis, development time and supplier quality performance;
• Work closely with assigned suppliers, with periodic visits in order to generate periodic reports and actively monitor technical/quality risk;
• Manage complaints (experimental, production, network) regarding any recorded non-conformities and those not, and implement containment activities, short and long term corrective actions;
• Enforce APQP where required to achieve a product that meets customer requirements against project milestones consistent with definition of PPAP requirements per approval of production flows and production methodologies validated and approved to/from supplier;
• Define improvement plans and response plans (task force);
• Interface with design and development, manufacturing and process quality departments.

In order to succeed in this challenging role, it is preferred that you have achieved excellent academic results with a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, Industrial Enginering or equivalent. 

Ideally, you should have at least 3 years of experience in the role.

Knowledge and application of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 is required.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes is required: Transmission/Gearbox (e.g.: gears system; clutch system; control system) and Hose and tube (rigid, flexible, rigid&flexible, PTFE,etc.). 
Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes is also required: Engine (e.g.: fuel system; cooling system); TIG, MIG, EBW and spot welding; Complex Milling, turning and Mil-Turn; intake and exhaust system; Castings (e.g.: sand casting; Lost wax casting; Die casting; shell molding,etc.).

A high propensity for mobility is required.

In Ferrari you must exhibit the capability to work in a highly-dynamic and fast-changing environment, strong communication skills, team working and accountability are important skillset to manage activities and responsibility of the role.
Fluent English is required for the position and Italian language skills are an advantage.  We appreciate individuals with experience outside their country of origin, allowing for a multicultural mindset.

Please apply directly on (Careers pages).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Maranello, Italy

Contract duration: Permanent contract
Ferrari offer: Company sports & fitness facilities, company restaurant with seasonal menus and wellness options, preventive health programs for staff and children, scholarships, school book refunds, summer camp, Ferrari events and Family Day.