Supplier Quality Engineer –(f​/m​/d

Job Overview

As a Supplier Quality Engineer (f/m/d) you play a key role in ensuring outstanding supplier performance and driving continuous quality improvement across our supply base. Acting as a vital interface between suppliers and our plant you ensure that all materials and components meet the highest quality standards while proactively identifying and mitigating risks to keep operations running smoothly.

• When and where? As soon as possible in Horgen
• Duration:
  Unlimited
• Vacation:
  At least 5 weeks
• Weekly hours: 41
• Your contact person? Peter Müller, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner

• Work with purpose! We are a Green Company with a strong sense of responsibility and sustainability
• Innovation:
  We don’t just keep up with the times – we actively shape them
• Gain hands‑on experience with a new SAP system (Unify) in an international environment
• A job with a future:
  Plan your long‑term career with us and grow according to your own ambitions
• Mentoring program:
  Get support from experienced colleagues or become a mentor yourself
• Comprehensive onboarding, regular training and development opportunities

• Monitor and analyze supplier quality performance at plant level, driving targeted improvement actions in close collaboration with key suppliers
• Lead structured 8D problem‑solving processes (Levels 0 &
  1) and implement effective containment measures such as Temporary Quality Walls to ensure production continuity
• Support and contribute to supplier audits, PFMEA activities and process validations in partnership with supplier teams and RSQD
• Manage supplier qualification status and coordinate technical validations together with Tooling & Technology experts
• Oversee the end‑to‑end PPAP process, ensuring full compliance and readiness before the start of mass production and manage supplier change notifications (SPCN)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, maintain quality standards and communicate performance through regular KPI tracking and stakeholder reporting

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or similar) with relevant quality experience
• Experience in supplier management, PPAP and industrial environments
• Strong problem‑solving skills (8D, root cause analysis)
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma a plus) and fluency in German & English