Supplier Quality Engineer - Expert (m/w/d)

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.

Core tasks: 
•    You evaluate, select and develop suppliers based on defined quality criteria and global development programs – strategically and future-oriented.
•    You will independently plan and carry out national and international audits (e.g. according to VDA, ISO, IATF) and also evaluate industrialization concepts.
•    You will be responsible for advance quality planning (e.g. APQP, PPAP, FMEA) in complex development and series projects.
•    You will lead escalations and cross-functional problem-solving teams to stabilize quality and delivery performance in the long term.
•    You will introduce quality methods and supplier quality processes globally, develop them further and ensure their standardization.
•    You will improve quality standards, processes and concepts at suppliers with a focus on quality, costs and delivery capability.
•    You conduct training courses and are the central contact person for all quality-related topics relating to suppliers.

Required skills/experience: 
•    You have completed a technical degree (Master's or Diploma) with a focus on quality management and have more than 7 years of professional experience.
•    You have expert knowledge in relevant standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 as well as in methods such as FMEA, MSA, SPC and Six Sigma (Black Belt or comparable qualification).
•    You are fluent in English and have strong intercultural communication skills.
•    You have experience in global supplier development as well as strategic quality management.
•    You are confident in dealing with CAQ systems, SAP, MES and modern data analysis tools.
•    You have leadership skills in international project teams.
•    You are qualified as an auditor for VDA 6.3.

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 regular yoga sessions and 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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