Supplier Quality Specialist

Date: Jul 11, 2025
- Location: St. Thomas, CA
- Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
- Level of Experience: Professionals
- Job Function: Operations
- Job ID: 4015

**Supplier Quality Specialist**:
**Our Story and Why We're Growing**

We are proud to announce the launch of Volkswagen Group’s largest cell factory, PowerCo, in St. Thomas. This is more than just a job - it’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy. Join us as we ramp up operations and help build a world-class company.

At PowerCo, we believe in fostering an environment where ambition meets collaboration, and where flexibility and creativity thrive. You'll be part of a diverse, talented team that is shaping the future of battery production. You’ll have the chance to advance your career while working alongside passionate colleagues who share a vision of making a lasting impact on the world.

Are you ready to be part of something exciting? Power up your career with us

**About the Role**

The Supplier Quality Specialist reports directly to the Quality Director and is responsible for managing the quality level of supplier parts and materials from pre-series to EOP (end of production). In this role, your expertise will be essential for assuring quality level supplied parts meet project milestones. You will be responsible for the release of supplier parts and materials as well as for analyzing non conform product and implementing countermeasures in time to avoid production scrap. You will lead the Supplier sampling / part approval process, communicate with suppliers about first part release or / and complaints. In this role you will collaborate with R&D, Procurement, Production, Logistic and Suppliers.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Responsible for Sampling process, First Part Release of Supplier Parts and Material.
- Quality support of the components from the development phase thru sampling and approval, ramp up, series manufacturing and End of Production (EOP) milestones.
- Actively participation in the Advance Quality Planning Process
- Assessment of suppliers in the nomination process regarding their quality capability and production competence in close approach with PowerCo Headquarter.
- Control of quality requirements for the Supplier Parts and Materials, developing counter measures to achieve the goals.
- Validation of incoming supplier Parts and Materials
- Analysing of non-conformance supplier parts and materials, leading the supplier complaint process.
- Implementation of counter measures with suppliers in case of delivery of non-conformance product.
- Blocking, sorting of non-conformance supplier parts and materials.
- Organizing and implementing of rework actions of supplier parts and material together with the suppliers.
- Support and further development, coordination and decision-making of overarching quality methods and concepts for the achievement of goals in the projects and series.

**What you bring to the Team**
- Education Required: University degree with technical, engineering background - Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical, Engineering, Material Science
- Years of Relevant Experience Required: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Supplier Quality Part Management.
- Experience in automotive, chemical or battery industry.
- Experience on IATF 16949, VDA, Customer Specific Requirements and Automotive Quality Core Tools (PPAP, MSA, APQP, SPC, FMEA).
- Strong root cause analysis skills.
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and problem-solving tools (Ishikawa, 5Whys, Shainin) methodologies.
- Experience on regulatory requirements and quality management.
- Proficiency in effectively communicating with personnel at all levels within a manufacturing plant.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proactive, self-driven, adept at working autonomously while consistently adhering to industry leading standards and methodologies, with a proactive approach to quality control and assurance.
- Strong analytical and data analysis skills.

**Power Perks**
- Attractive Remuneration: We offer a competitive and attractive remuneration that reflect your skills, experience, and contributions.
- Vacation Allowance: We offer our employees competitive paid time off. Plus, you don’t need to take any vacation days from December 24 to December 31.
- Opportunities for development
- Relocation Support
- Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community.
- Competitive employer paid benefits and overall compensation package with extended health care, dental, vision and mental health support.
- Pension and Retirement Savings: We contribute the equivalent of 5% to a Registered Pension Plan and matching contribution to a retirement savings plan.
- And much more

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Company: PowerCo Canada Inc.
- Location: St. Thomas, CA
- Job Function: Operatio