The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer (m/f/d) is responsible for high product quality, customer value beyond expectations, regulatory assurance, and optimized cost of quality. This role serves as the technical focal point for supplier activities aimed at increasing process control and quality assurance of purchased parts/components to strengthen cooperation between INNIO and its suppliers.
At INNIO, we offer you:
* An innovative and international working environment
* Home Office & flexible working time model (depending on position and role)
* Health We Care Program - including company sport activities
* Moving cost support for new employees in accordance with policy
* Good connections to public transport - station in direct proximity
* Transportation cost support in accordance with policy
* One of the best canteens in the area with healthy and various meals
* Attractive location in the heart of the Alps, providing various outdoor sports and leisure possibilities
Your Responsibilities:
* Act as the primary interface between suppliers and INNIO internal functions on technical issues, collaborating with Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Engineering
* Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance with quality procedures, standards, and technical regulations
* Lead qualification projects for new parts and suppliers, focusing on defect prevention. Participate in design & tollgate reviews
* Lead efforts to reduce product defects and cost of quality, perform root cause analyses, and manage supplier deviation requests and non-conformities
* Drive supplier development activities: promote continuous improvement initiatives and provide quality input for supplier scorecards
Your Profile:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills within cross-functional teams
* Independent, proactive, with a flexible work style and quick response capability
* Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage
* Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time within Europe and globally
At INNIO, we offer a competitive salary package well above the requirements of the metal collective agreement in Austria. We value your individual qualifications and experience highly. Our recruiting process involves open dialogue to discuss details and find the best fit for both parties.
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