Incoming Inspection Technician

Sanden is a major player in the manufacturing of automotive compressors. It was originally founded in 1943 by Kaihei Ushikubo under the name of Sankyo Electric Company and initially manufactured bicycle lamps. After the war, the company then entered the home electric appliance market and began producing refrigeration machines, initially for business use. This became a major turning point in the history of Sanden. In 1970, Sanden began producing air conditioning compressors for passenger cars. It has been pioneering the Scroll-type automotive compressor. With an established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence backed by strong support from Hisense, Sanden is transforming the future of mobility to create a safer, greener, and better-connected world. With almost 5,600 employees worldwide, a footprint including 46 global offices and R&D centers across Asia, the Americas and Europe, the company has become a tier one supplier to major OEMs worldwide. Sanden Europe has its headquarters in Bad Nauheim, Germany, where it also has a R&D center and test facilities. Two manufacturing sites are in Europe: One in Tinténiac, France, the other in Polkowice, Poland. After being nominated by Stellantis, we will start a new HVAC assembly operation in Morocco (SOP in 2027). Join us in this greenfield project as Incoming Inspection Technician in Tangier. You will be part of the start-up team for the new Moroccan plant and be responsible of inspecting and verifying incoming components, raw materials and purchased parts. This will ensure they meet quality standards, technical specifications and customer requirements before being released for storage and production. Essential responsibilities (including but not limited to): - Develop and maintain incoming inspection methods and controls by analyzing technical drawings, identifying critical dimensions, preparing inspection plans, defining measurement methods, developing inspection procedures, work instructions and measurement programs under the supervision of the SQA Engineer. - Perform incoming quality inspections of purchased components and raw materials in accordance with established inspection plans, specifications and acceptance criteria. - Conduct dimensional inspections and product qualification activities, including initial sample inspections, capability studies and component approval measurements for new products and suppliers. - Record, document and maintain inspection results in quality databases and SAP, validate product acceptance, ensure proper identification and traceability of inspected materials. - Manage non-conforming materials by identifying, segregating, blocking and documenting defective components to prevent their use in production. - Support supplier and internal quality issue resolution by investigating quality incidents, confirming non-conformities through additional measurements, issuing quality alerts, coordinating corrective actions with suppliers and relevant departments. - Perform advanced measurement and technical analysis on production rejects, specific measurement requests and other quality concerns, issuing technical reports to support component conformity decisions. - Analyze inspection performance and quality data to optimize control plans, adjust inspection frequencies and recommend inspection reduction strategies or AQP implementation when justified. - Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and workplace organization requirements, including proper use of PPE, reporting potential hazards. Required experience and education: - At least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar position. - Bac+2 or Bac+3 in quality, engineering or a technical field.Your Must Haves: - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. - Strong knowledge of incoming quality inspection methods and measurement techniques. - Proficiency in dimensional metrology and the use of measuring equipment. - Experience in assembly process and injection molding plastic parts. - Ability to create and manage inspection plans and control procedures. - Understanding of quality management tools, including non-conformity management, 8D and root cause analysis. - Ability to analyze inspection data and perform capability studies. - Knowledge of supplier quality processes and component qualification requirements. - Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems and quality documentation. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.Your Nice-to-Haves: - Greenfield or plant start-up experience. - Experience with Stellantis requirements and environment - English language proficiency Local mobility required and international travel possible. We are looking forward to reviewing your application! 😀 #HVAC #Quality #Metrology #QualityManagement #Tangier #TangierAutomobileCity #FutureMobility