Supplier Quality Engineer - Specialist

Date: Feb 27, 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.

 

Core tasks: 
•    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 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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