Quality Planning & Supplier Development (New Product Introduction)

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion?

Did you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Establish and lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) frameworks tailored for regulated industries
• •Define quality strategies aligned with business growth and new market expansion
• •Drive risk-based methodologies (FMEA, CTQs, control plans) across product and process development
• •Align internal and supplier quality expectations with customer and regulatory requirements
• •Lead quality execution across the NPI lifecycle: concept, design, validation, launch, post-launch monitoring
• •Ensure robust design transfers into manufacturing and supply chain
• •Oversee:
• •Design controls and technical reviews
• •Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• •First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP (as applicable)

• •Drive Right First Time (RFT) and First Pass Yield (FPY) for new product launches
• •Develop and execute a strategic supplier development program aligned with business growth and NPI requirements
• •Lead supplier engagement early in NPI to ensure:
• •Design for manufacturability (DFM)
• •Process capability and scalability
• •Risk mitigation in critical components

• •Establish supplier segmentation and performance management
• •Strategic, critical, and transactional suppliers

• •Drive supplier qualification and onboarding processes including:
• •Audits and capability assessments
• •Process validation alignment (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable)

• •Implement supplier quality tools:
• •Supplier APQP
• •PPAP/FAI
• •Supplier FMEA and control plans

• •Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives based on:
• •Supplier PPM
• •On-time delivery
• •Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)

• •Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP development.
• •Lead qualification and onboarding of new suppliers aligned with NPI timelines.
• •Develop supplier capability through Process audits, technical assessments, and Quality System evaluations (ISO 9001/ISO14001, etc.)
• •Establish supplier performance metrics: Supplier PPM, On-time Delivery, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
• •Partner with Supply Chain to develop long term supplier partnerships and dual sourcing strategies
• •Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement with suppliers using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC)
• •Ensure NPI and supplier development processes are fully integrated into the QMS and aligned with:
• •ISO 9001
• •ISO 13485
• •FDA regulations (be, 21 CFR Part 82)

• •Standardize and enforce procedures:
• •Design control
• •Supplier quality management
• •Change management (including supplier changes)
• •CAPA processes

• •Ensure audit readiness across internal operations and supplier base
• •Ensure compliance across core industries (Biopharma, Lab & Medical)
• •Collaborate with Regulatory Compliance teams on:
• •Product and material compliance (RoHs, REACH, CMRT,PFAS considerations)
• •Supplier regulatory requirements and documentation

• •Monitor evolving regulatory requirements impacting products and suppliers
• •Lead collaboration across: Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations, Supply Chain & Procurement and Regulatory Compliance
• •Integrate suppliers into the broader ecosystem strategy (Technology, Service, Innovation Collaborators)
• •Support co-development initiatives with key suppliers and customers
• •Manage and co-develop ecosystem approach through affiliations and regulators to drive core industry focus markets

*This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*

REQUIREMENTS:

• •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related field (master’s preferred)
• •Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certified (a plus)
• •10+ years in Quality Assurance within manufacturing environments
• •Experience in regulated industries preferred: Pharma/Biotech, Food & Beverage, Lab & Analytical/Medical Devices
• •APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans
• •Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• •Statistical analysis and digital quality systems (SPC, Cp/Cpk)
• •Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001/ISO 13485- a plus)
• •Supplier auditing and development
• •Risk management frameworks
• •Strong project management and program skills
• •Strategic/data driven decision making

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.

Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application.