About the Role
A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Team Lead for Manufacturing & Supplier Quality to oversee quality compliance across both internal production and external supplier networks. This position plays a key role in ensuring component quality, driving corrective actions, and supporting long-term improvements within the quality assurance function.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the quality team with technical and disciplinary responsibility
* Ensure component compliance and readiness for production
* Support Strategic Purchasing with supplier assessments and qualifications
* Conduct supplier audits, sampling reviews, and performance evaluations
* Manage corrective actions and escalate quality issues where necessary
* Drive continuous improvement and implement QA tools and best practices
* Contribute to quality strategy, process optimization, and organizational development
Requirements
* Technical degree or equivalent with further vocational training
* 5+ years of experience in quality management within manufacturing
* Prior team leadership experience preferred
* Proficient in quality methodologies and supplier audit practices
* Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
* Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
* Willingness to travel as required
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, collaborative approach