VIE - Production/Supplier Quality Engineer (M/F)

At Withings, we aim to give individuals back control of their health. We are obsessed with creating beautiful and intuitive products so that everyone can easily use them in their daily lives; our connected scales, hybrid watches, blood pressure monitors, sleep trackers, and all devices in our range are today used by millions of users. Our goal: to enable the prevention, screening, and management of a number of chronic diseases through innovative products and services, revolutionizing the way we take care of our health. Missions: As a Production and Supplier Quality Engineer within the framework of an international assignment (VIE), your main mission will be to ensure the excellence and compliance of Withings products by closely collaborating with our partners and suppliers. You will report directly to the Production Manager based in Shenzhen and, operationally, also to the Quality team based in Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France. Your responsibilities will include: - Supplier Oversight Participate in the selection, qualification, and evaluation of our suppliers according to our standards and applicable regulatory requirements. - Quality Audits Plan and conduct audits of our suppliers for selection and periodic evaluation in accordance with ISO13485 requirements. Coordinate the preparation of physical factory audits by our notified body. Ensure follow-up on non-conformities and action plans following conducted audits. - Non-Conformance Management Ensure quality issues are effectively addressed, lead root cause analyses directly with factories or suppliers, propose corrective action plans, and ensure their rapid implementation to improve production reliability. - Communication and Problem Resolution Act as the main point of contact between suppliers and Withings management, proposing innovative solutions to quality issues. - Process Compliance Contribute to updating and continuously improving Withings’ Quality Management System (QMS) for activities related to production and supplier management. - On-Site Inspections Carry out regular visits to supplier facilities to verify compliance with quality standards and good manufacturing practices. Requirements Professional experience in mechanical, electronic, or production industries is desirable. Knowledge of quality methodologies or experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving (8D, 5W, etc.). Audit Skills: Practical experience in internal or external audits, with the ability to identify issues and recommend improvements. Education: A Master's degree or engineering diploma, completed with 2-3 years of professional experience in a similar role. Language Skills: Proficiency in Chinese (spoken and written) would be a major advantage, as well as fluency in English and French. Quality Management Experience: Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining quality management systems would be an asset, along with an understanding of ISO9001 or ISO13485 standards and the ability to apply them in a production context. Location: After an initial one-month training in Issy-les-Moulineaux, the position is based in Hong Kong. You will be required to travel frequently to our manufacturing plants in mainland China or Taiwan. Benefits Joining the Withings adventure means: Joining one of the pioneers and global leaders in connected health, multiple award winner at the Consumer Electronics Show. Contributing to innovative and ambitious projects for tomorrow’s health in an agile and constantly evolving environment. Becoming part of an international company, member of FrenchTech 120, with teams based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Boston, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen. Participating in the continuous improvement of our products and services by beta-testing them before launch, including during our many sports sessions with colleagues. Taking part in the Withings Med Academy by attending healthcare professionals’ conferences to strengthen your medical knowledge. Collaborating with passionate colleagues and celebrating every success together! All applications received will be reviewed independently of ethnic origin, beliefs, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or health status. Withings strives to provide and guarantee equal opportunities to all candidates, and only authorized personnel (HR and Management) will have access to application-related information.