Supplier Quality Management_SQM Development Eng. (SQMD) (m/f/d)

 

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. 

 

Your Key Responsibilities

 

To strengthen our global supplier base, we are looking for a senior professional in Supplier Development and Supplier Quality. Depending on your background and experience, this role can be shaped as a hands-on Engineering role or as a Managerial / Lead role with broader responsibility.

This position offers international exposure, strong technical depth, and real decision-making authority in supplier-related topics.

 

Your responsibilities:

• Technical expert for external manufacturing processes (machining and/or forging)
• Conduct process and supplier audits (VDA 6.3)
• Analyze supplier manufacturing processes and drive improvement actions
• Lead supplier development programs on a technical, shopfloor-oriented level
• Support and lead task force activities in escalated supplier situations
• Close collaboration with Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Operations
• Support negotiations of quality-relevant supplier documentation and agreements
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality, performance, and risk management

Your Qualifications

 

• Background in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering
• Solid technical understanding of machining and/or forging technologies
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Strong analytical and structured working style
• Fluent English and willingness to travel internationally (up to approx. 50%)

 

Experience in the following areas is welcome:

• Strategic development of the global supplier network
• Functional leadership and coordination of regional supplier development and quality teams
• Define and steer supplier development programs on a global level
• Lead international escalation and task force activities with decision authority
• Represent supplier quality and development topics in cross-functional and management forums

Our Offering

 

Min. 2100,- Eur gross/monthly. Final offer depens on previous experience

Benefits

 

• One role – two possible career tracks (Engineer or Manager)
• High-impact position with direct influence on supplier performance
• International scope and exposure to global suppliers
• Flexible and mobile working models

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

 

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

 

www.schaeffler.com/careers

 

Your Contact

Schaeffler Kysuce, spol. s r.o. 

Henrieta Sventeková 

+421910867842 

 

 

Keywords: Experienced; Engineer; Full-Time; Unlimited; Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Management