Supplier Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

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Date: Jul 6, 2026

Location: Kirchheim/Teck-Nabern, BW, DE, 73230

Company: cellcentric GmbH & Co. KG

Everyone's talking about sustainable energy - we're getting it on track.

We are a company with probably the most experienced employees in our technology field in the world. As a joint venture of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group AB, we are responsible for all activities along the entire value chain for fuel cell systems: from research and development to production and marketing for use in trucks and other applications outside vehicles. The goal is to establish cellcentric as a leading global manufacturer of fuel cells, contributing to climate-neutral and sustainable transportation.

 

The Supplier Quality team is responsible for ensuring and further developing quality standards along the supply chain. As the central interface between purchasing, development and production, we accompany our suppliers from selection to series support. We conduct audits, analyze deviations in the process and introduce supplier development measures. With in-depth methodological knowledge, international experience and a high level of problem-solving skills, we actively contribute to product quality, cost achievement and customer satisfaction. 

 

Responsibilities:  

  • You plan, carry out and document national and international audits (e.g. according to VDA, ISO, IATF) – including risk analyses and the tracking of all measures. 

  • You will analyze complex quality problems at suppliers and manage structured escalation management. 

  • You will be responsible for advance quality planning (e.g. APQP, PPAP) in new and series projects. 

  • You will develop sustainable measures for supplier development and implement them together with the internal departments. 

  • You will be the central contact person for all quality-related topics in the global supplier environment. 

  • You coordinate cross-functional problem-solving teams to ensure long-term delivery and quality performance. 

  • You will conduct supplier training on quality methods and actively participate in the continuous improvement of supplier quality processes. 

 

 

Required skills/experience:   

  • You have completed a technical degree or a comparable qualification with a focus on quality management. 

  • You have experience in the field of fuel cells. 

  • You have 3-5 years of professional experience in supplier quality or quality assurance. 

  • You have in-depth knowledge of quality methods such as FMEA, 8D, Ishikawa, APQP, PPAP and VDA 6.3. 

  • You have experience in conducting audits and supplier evaluations. 

  • You are confident in dealing with CAQ systems, SAP and MS Office. 

  • You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. 

  • You are characterized by strong communication and moderation skills as well as analytical thinking skills. 

 

Benefits: 

  • We offer you interesting, independent and varied activities with corresponding development prospects in a traditional company with a start-up mentality in one of the top industries of the future 

  • You will receive a very attractive compensation package 

  • With us, you can arrange your working hours flexibly, work remotely and work up to 20 days a year from other EU countries 

  • We offer you at least 30 days of vacation/year 

  • Are you demanding a company pension scheme, private and occupational accident insurance, capital-forming benefits? This is what you get from us 

  • For us, the compatibility of work and family is not an empty promise: We offer you flexible working time models in parental or part-time work 

  • Our comprehensive health management supports your fitness and well-being – from an attractive bike leasing offer to voluntary health check-ups by our company doctor directly at our locations; 

  • Our restaurant provides you with soul food at a discounted price; 

  • You will be challenged with us - but also supported by a wide range of training and further education opportunities; 

  • On top of that, we offer you exclusive leasing and purchase conditions for Mercedes-Benz and Smart vehicles. 

 

Additional information:

 

If your heart beats for fuel cells and you are looking for exciting challenges in the field of sustainable and climate-neutral mobility, we look forward to receiving your informative application documents.

 

Please apply online only and enclose your CV, a cover letter and certificates. 

 

We are particularly pleased to receive applications from severely disabled persons and persons with disabilities of equal status.

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