Supplier Quality Senior Specialist

ABOUT US:

We are Iveco Group, a Company committed to transforming our business and leading the change to a more sustainable future. We constantly push towards new solutions and drive innovation in our products and services.

At Iveco Group, WE GO BEYOND.

Our diversified business portfolio, strong presence across the full range of commercial vehicles, complete powertrain offering, and focus on advanced sustainable solutions make us a global leader in the transport and commercial vehicle industries, serving customers around the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Supplier Quality Senior Specialist to join our organization and support the development of new vehicle programs and engine systems.

In this role, you will ensure the quality and robustness of supplier manufacturing processes for direct materials, working closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Platform Teams, and Suppliers throughout the product development lifecycle. You will play a key role in driving supplier performance, ensuring compliance with IVECO Group standards, and supporting continuous improvement across the supply base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead supplier quality activities for new product development programs, ensuring compliance with APQP and PPAP requirements.

• Collaborate with Purchasing and Engineering teams during supplier sourcing and industrialization phases.

• Assess and approve supplier manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with IVECO Group quality targets and industry standards.

• Manage supplier quality issues affecting production plants, pre-delivery vehicles, and field performance.

• Conduct process audits (PA) and supplier assessments (PPAP) to verify process capability, stability, and compliance.

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation using structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Monitor supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.

• Promote best practice sharing and quality culture development among suppliers.

Requirements:

You are an experienced quality professional with a strong technical background in manufacturing and supplier development. You thrive in a cross-functional and international environment, combining analytical thinking with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.

• Previous experience in Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Quality, or Product Engineering within the automotive, industrial, or transportation sectors.

• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

• MS Office Suite knowledge

• Availability for regular business travel across Italy and Europe.

• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities

Technical Knowledge

Quality & Process Excellence:

• APQP and PPAP methodologies

• Quality tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, FTA, Kaizen)

• Structured problem solving and continuous improvement

• Basic knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA

• Statistical methods for process capability analysis

Manufacturing & Product Knowledge:

• Metallic and mechanical components for engine systems

• CNC machining processes (turning, milling, grinding, tapping, cutting)

• Metal surface treatments

• Inspection and measurement techniques (CMM, micrometers, calipers, hardness testing, spectrometry)

• GD&T interpretation and technical drawing reading

• Basic metallurgy and foundry processes

Preferred Qualifications:

The following experiences will be considered a strong advantage:

• Steel and aluminum component manufacturing.

• Iron and aluminum casting and foundry technologies.

• Engine systems development and industrialization.

• Non-destructive testing (radiography, ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant inspection).

• Level II certification in non-destructive testing methods.

SALARY INFORMATION

Contratto Collettivo Specifico di Lavoro per Iveco Group

1° Gruppo Professionale

Salary Range: 49.000-58.000€

Variable payment as per CCSL

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