Supplier Quality Development Mgr
Listed on 2025-10-31
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Process Engineer
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At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil, ‘all, Loctite, Snuggle, and Schwarzkopf and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.
This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.
What You´ll Do
- Lead and Execute Comprehensive Supplier Quality Audits (System - ISO 9001/IATF 16949, Process - VDA 6.3, and Product).
- Drive Supplier Quality Development Programs by conducting root cause analysis and improvement plans of systemic supplier weaknesses.
- Own End-to-End Supplier Issue Resolution Processes (Supplier Complaints and Customer Complaints caused by Suppliers) by leading cross-functional sessions for complaints resolution, especially in Critical and High Potential cases.
- Drive cost recovery initiatives from suppliers by leveraging root cause analysis outcomes, contractual terms, and cross-functional alignment with Legal and Procurement teams.
- Review and approve supplier qualification packages, ensuring compliance with Henkel’s product-specific requirements and adhesive material validation protocols.
- Proven expertise in supplier quality auditing (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), root cause analysis (8D, A3, FRPS), supplier development and qualification, cross-functional leadership, and digital/lean transformation—supported by strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, or a related field (master’s or relevant certifications are a plus). - 7+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Quality Engineering, ideally in the chemical or manufacturing industry.
- Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
- Work-Life Balance:
Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program - Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
- Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
- Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement
Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.
Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
Seniority level
- Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
Full-time
- Job function
Engineering and Information Technology - Industries Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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