SUPPLIER QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (M/F/D)

SUPPLIER QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST (M/F/D)

Auckland, New Zealand

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

YOUR TASKS

• Manage suppliers’ performance through monitoring, evaluating, reporting of the performance data
• Manage communication of supplier performance achievement and targets with the supplier to drive improvements related to supplier delivered Quality and cost performance
• Plan and conduct Supplier Visits / Audits based on established performance criteria
• Provide advice and support to Suppliers to promote development
• Perform Corporate reporting of supplier performance in accordance to requirements
• Lead and coordinate supplier incident response / non-conformance management
• Review and report non-conformance incidents as required
• Manage and coordinate incoming goods quality inspection performance
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve systems for incoming goods quality inspection consistency, reliability, and efficiency
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve standardised processes for HNZ supplier quality management system in alignment with Hella’s Business Process Management (BPM)
• Conduct supplier assessments for current and potential new suppliers
• Support in the selection of suppliers and sub-contractors. Verify assessment and quality qualification of suppliers are completed as required.
• Support with the processing and completion of required analysis and documentation for all purchased parts and suppliers

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• 3- 5 years’ experience in supplier quality, or quality engineering role
• Sound skills in applying statistical methods in determining and developing process capability
• Experience with or have completed Lead Auditor training
• Ability to perform supplier audits
• Experience or have completed ISO 9001 training
• Experience in carrying out supplier performance reviews and following up actions.
• An Engineering/Science, or relevant tertiary degree.

OUR OFFER

• Working for the 7th biggest automotive supplier globally – global networks and ample opportunities
• A full on-site canteen
• Free parking
• Discounted health insurance with Southern Cross
• Ongoing growth and professional development
• Career progression opportunities and long-term employment
• The opportunity to work on innovative and ground-breaking technology
• Focus on health, safety and diversity and inclusion
• Annual flu vaccinations and health checks
• Additional parental leave entitlement
• A supportive and friendly work environment

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

Forvia HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req18914.

HELLA New Zealand Ltd. Dheepti Jayasimha