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