Supplier Quality Engineering Specialist

About the role:

At Versuni, innovation starts with strong supplier partnerships. Based in our Casalecchio R&D hub near Bologna, the SQE Manager will lead supplier qualification, quality improvement, and risk mitigation activities, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and reliability throughout the product lifecycle.

The impact you’ll make:

• Be involved in sourcing decisions identifying required supplier capability, evaluate potential suppliers, and support Procurement and SQA in supplier qualification process.
• Perform benchmarking and market intelligence activities for the assigned commodities
• Be involved in projects and support part release (PSW/LRD) to secure quality launch of new product on time.
• Establish supplier quality objectives/targets, monitor supplier quality including fall-off rate, outgoing quality and delivered quality (DPPM), and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish required quality/process controls with relevant suppliers assuring quality throughout the product life cycle, especially for high risk parts and suppliers.
• Drive supplier capability improvement via Gap Analysis. Identify gaps between required and available supplier capability and manage the risk with the supplier.
• Manage and solve supplier quality issues, SCAR closure, complaint handling, etc.
• Review periodically supplier quality performance, identify structurally non-performing suppliers and manage improvement plans in co-ordination with SAM, or trigger probation process.
• Ensure component compliance to RSL (ROHS/REACH/BPA) and other safety or regulatory requirements.
• Drive N tier supplier de-risking program on request and business need.

The skills and knowledge you’ll bring:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 4-6 yrs of relevant experience in domestic appliances
• Good understanding of statistical methods, quality tools and methodologies (QFD, CtQ flow down, DfSS, SPC, APQP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plan)
• Self motivated, action oriented, persistent towards accomplishing tasks and drives for success
• Ability to communicate well, oral and written, in English and local language (Italian)
• Sense of urgency and owner’s mindset
• Cross functional skills, awareness of business requirements, good team player
• Auditing Skills preferred to posses Lead Auditor certification
• Possesses expertise in quality systems, methodologies, tool and techniques at practioner level
• Works in a team to optimize, implement and troubleshoot the effectiveness of way of working
• Creates a productive network with internal customers/stakeholders and suppliers

What we’ll give you in return:

The gross annual fixed salary range for this position is 45.000€ to 50.000€ The role is classified at B2 of the CCNL Metalmeccanico (Code: C011), and determined by Versuni's objective, gender-neutral career framework. The final offer within this range will reflect the competencies, professional qualifications and skills required for the role, assessed using objective, gender-neutral criteria.

At Versuni, we are committed to pay transparency and the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. The final offer within the stated range will be determined based on objective, non-discriminatory criteria, including the specific competencies, professional qualifications, and measurable skills required for the role.

In addition to your fixed salary, our package includes:

• Performance-based Annual Incentive Program | rewarding those who dare and achieve more
• Hybrid working and flexible hours | Eight remote-working days per month, with greater flexibility depending on your role and team dynamics, alongside flexible start and finish times.
• Extensive holiday package | 20 days of paid vacation, increasing with length of service, plus 104 hours of additional paid leave (PAR) per year
• Flexible welfare benefits | An annual EUR 250 net welfare allocation offering a choice of services for wellbeing, family needs, education and public transport.
• Support for wellbeing and parenthood | Paid time off for specialist medical appointments and antenatal classes, plus company-supported parental leave arrangements
• Home-working setup support | A one-off EUR 250 contribution to support a healthy workspace at home
• Mobile allowance | EUR 29 net per month through our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme
• Product Discounts | on all Versuni products which are sold under the Philips brand and our other brands
• Learning and development | Opportunities to build your skills and explore career paths in an international working environment.
• Inclusive working culture | A truly collaborative environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Ready to make an impact?

From developing game-changing air fryers to perfecting the art of coffee making, Versuni’s purpose is turning houses into homes — and we’re calling on your talent to bring it to life. Join our global team of 6,000+ passionate individuals, work with world-class brands, and shape the future of home living. We’re ready for you — are you ready for us?