Quality Planning & Supplier Development; 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.

• 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/ISO
  14001, etc.)
• Establish supplier performance metrics: supplier PPM, on‑time delivery, 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 (e.g., 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

• 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
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