YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Select and approve suppliers together with Purchasing in line with PALFINGER standards, including the conclusion of quality assurance agreements
2. Introduce and further develop suppliers regarding PALFINGER processes and quality requirements, including the definition of inspection and test plans
3. Plan and support prototypes, first samples and pre-series phases, ensuring robust quality assurance measures for new products and relocation projects
4. Conduct supplier audits (e.g. according to EN ISO ) and coordinate systematic process improvements between PALFINGER and external suppliers
5. Manage supplier-related complaints and warranty cases, including root cause analysis, definition and follow-up of corrective actions as well as monitoring of supplier quality KPIs
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
6. Technical education in mechanical or electrical engineering (e.g. HTL, technical college, master craftsman) or comparable qualification
7. Several years of professional experience in quality management/quality assurance, ideally in the metalworking industry and in collaboration with suppliers
8. Sound knowledge of QM methods and tools (e.g. APQP, 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa) and advantageously training as quality system manager and/or lead auditor
9. Very good English skills in spoken and written form; confident use of SAP and MS Office as well as strong intercultural and communication skills
10. High assertiveness and willingness to travel up to approx. 50% (primarily within Europe, occasional worldwide trips).
WHAT WE OFFER
11. Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home on a regular basis
12. Further training and international career opportunities
13. Corporate health management "PALfit"
14. Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
15. Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
16. Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us. Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 60.,30 based on full-time employment. Depending on your qualifications and professional experience, we offer a significant overpayment.