Quality Engineer

Supplier Quality Engineer

(m/f/d) 📍 Location: Southern Germany |

About the Role

As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you'll be the key driver for internal complaint handling and root cause analysis across multiple departments. You'll also take ownership of supplier management, ensuring long-term improvements and strong collaborative relationships between internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

🔧 Complaint Management

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement timely and sustainable corrective actions

• Analyse trends, track KPIs, and prepare documentation to highlight systemic issues

• Champion internal and supplier-side problem-solving to prevent recurrence of non-conformity's

• Present findings and progress updates to internal stakeholders

📦 Supplier & Audit Oversight

• Contribute to initial sample inspections and supplier qualification

• Set quality objectives for suppliers and manage ongoing performance

• Conduct or support system, process, and product audits

• Maintain accurate, high-quality audit documentation and corrective action tracking

Candidate Profile

🎓 Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field

• Strong understanding of technical drawings, materials science, and basic software knowledge

• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001

💼 Experience

• 5+ years in supplier quality engineering or a similar role

• Background in regulated industries (e.g., medical devices) is preferred

🧠 Key Skills

• Analytically mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities

• Strong communication in English and German (minimum B2)

• Independent, proactive work style and the ability to lead initiatives

• Willingness to travel; valid driver's license required

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible working hours & mobile working options

• 30 days holiday + additional leave benefits

• Individual training & development programs

• Modern office with subsided meals and refreshments

• Employee events, wellness perks, and support schemes

• Sustainability-minded work culture and flat hierarchies

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