Supplier Quality Engineer

Want to shape the future of waterborne transport and join a world-class team?

Candela is the global leader in electric hydrofoil vessels. Since 2014, we've gone from building our first premium electric speedboat in a small Stockholm workshop to delivering game-changing vessels around the globe. The Candela P-12 is our latest innovation - the world's first electric hydrofoil ferry is not just operating in Stockholm, but now attracting orders from around the world.
Our boats "fly" thanks to computer-guided underwater wings under the hull made out of lightweight carbon fiber. The wings lift the vessel above the water, which results in cutting energy use by up to 80%, while offering zero emissions and a far better passenger experience than traditional diesel vessels.

And that's exactly why we do this. Our mission is clear: to speed up the transition to fossil fuel–free lakes and oceans.

You can be part of the amazing team in Candela now We are looking for Supplier Quality Engineer to support Candela's future growth ambitions.

The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all critical components and materials sourced from external suppliers meet Candela's stringent safety, performance, and quality standards. This role involves proactive engagement with suppliers, continuous monitoring of their performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Lead supplier qualification processes, including audits and technical assessments.
  
• Oversee sample validation and first article inspections (FAI) for new components.
  
• Conduct ongoing performance monitoring of suppliers, utilizing metrics like PPM, OTD, and NCRs.
  
• Facilitate regular business reviews with key suppliers to discuss performance, risks, and improvement plans.
  
• Develop and implement Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) for critical and unique parts, including specification and drawing reviews, Supplier Process FMEA, and Supplier Control Plans.
  
• Collaborate with procurement and engineering to develop and implement multi-supplier strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.
  
• Ensure OQC parameters are accurately linked to CANDELA's IQC key parameters.

What are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you have a proactive approach and a deep commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Great communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, to communicate expectations throughout product development and production, as well as interpret feedback and collaborate within the product team to set actionable improvements. Adaptability and a collaborative spirit are crucial for driving quality initiatives and achieving excellence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field).
  
• Proven experience in supplier quality management, quality engineering, or a related role.
  
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO
  
• Experience with supplier audits, FMEA, Control Plans, and statistical process control (SPC).
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Form of employment: Full-time with initial 6 month probation period
Start date: ASAP
Location/base: Frihamnen
Team: Quality and Compliance
Reporting to: Kristoffer Uulas

Why people love working at Candela?
At Candela, we're not just building electric vessels - we're creating a whole new category of clean, efficient waterborne transport. You get the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, solving complex challenges, and seeing the results in action - sometimes literally, when we organize test rides for our newcomers We're a diverse and ambitious team of over 50 nationalities, united by a revolutionary spirit and kindness. That means we work hard, but always with humility and while having fun - whether it's solving a manufacturing challenge, improving processes, or cheering each other on during Candela Months, our year-round calendar of bonding activities and events.

We're office-first but not office-only. We believe collaboration is most powerful when we build together, in person - but we also trust our team to work in ways that fit their life. At Candela, you'll find a place where bold ideas are welcomed, great people are celebrated, and the ride is just as important as the destination.

Recruitment process:
We aim to keep our recruitment process as straightforward and efficient as possible. As an international company with English as our corporate language, the entire process is conducted in English. Therefore, please submit your application in our corporate language as well. Kindly note that we cannot process applications sent via email due to GDPR so please use our career website for you application.

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