About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 7, the company today has around, employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Support the Voith Group | Voith Hydro as a
Global Supply Chain Quality Manager (m|f|d)
Division Hydro | Location Heidenheim
Shape the future of renewable energy with Voith Hydro!
Join a global leader in sustainable energy solutions and take charge of ensuring supplier quality excellence across our worldwide supply chain. As Global Supply Chain Quality Manager (m|f|d), you will lead international teams, drive supplier development, and embed quality standards into every process from sourcing strategies to final inspections.
Your Tasks
1. Lead global and regional quality teams while aligning strategies with Voith Hydro’s renewable energy objectives.
2. Qualify and release suppliers through audits, monitor certifications, and ensure compliance with company requirements.
3. Drive preventive quality measures and follow up on supplier development activities such as PFMEAs.
4. Manage supplier performance using KPIs, initiate corrective actions, and decide on blocking or releasing suppliers based on defined criteria.
5. Plan and coordinate inspections and FATs at supplier facilities, reporting results to project quality teams.
6. Support cost optimization initiatives (OPEX, Lean) and integrate quality requirements into sourcing strategies and schedules.
7. Participate in key supplier meetings (e.g., KoM), provide quality input, and conduct process audits and data-driven verifications.
8. Capture lessons learned and implement improvements in the management system.
Your Profile
9. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
10. At least 7 years of professional experience in supplier quality management, ideally within renewable energy or industrial sectors.
11. Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing international teams and complex projects.
12. In-depth knowledge of ISO standards, supplier audits, and lean methodologies, with the ability to apply these across global supply chains.
13. Strong communication, negotiation, and intercultural skills to effectively engage with stakeholders worldwide.
14. Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.
15. Willingness to travel internationally and thrive in a dynamic, global business environment.