Supplier Quality Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to lead quality performance across a global supply chain for a high‑volume component manufacturing environment. The role focuses on establishing robust quality standards, driving supplier development, and delivering measurable operational impact.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier quality strategies and frameworks for direct‑material, high‑volume manufacturing.
• Establish quality standards, control plans, and validation processes to ensure production readiness and consistency.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to improve quality performance and reduce operational risks.
• Lead process validation activities and embed quality requirements throughout the supply chain.
• Drive supplier quality initiatives and identify opportunities for product and process improvement.
• Execute continuous‑improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management or a related technical discipline.
• Strong experience in Quality Engineering within high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Proven knowledge of quality methodologies such as APQP, PPAP, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience supporting industrialisation activities and process validation programmes.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities with stakeholder influence across functions.
• Fluent in English; German (B2 level) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally in an international setting.

Required skills

• APQP
• PPAP
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Process validation