Supplier Quality Manager
Core
Lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers to ensure supplied components meet quality standards across serial production and new product development (NPD) for electronics, electrical, and metal commodities.
Role type
Manager, Supplier Quality (Team Lead)
Builds
Production components and new product launches for automotive, commercial, and industrial markets
Domain
Automotive / Industrial Manufacturing / Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production components & quality compliance
Required skills
Team leadership, supplier performance management, structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Why), audit execution (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), cross-functional collaboration, new product development (NPD) management, Lean manufacturing principles
Preferred skills
Experience in matrix organizations, strategic supplier development, change management
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), 8D, 5 Why, FMEA, SPC, MSA
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of 4 Supplier Quality Engineers; Drive supplier quality performance through KPI monitoring; Lead resolution of complex supplier-related quality issues; Oversee day-to-day supplier quality activities in mass production; Plan and execute supplier audits and visits; Develop and drive supplier improvement plans; Ensure strong Supplier Quality involvement in new product development (NPD)
Seniority
Manager, hands-on team lead