Supplier Quality Manager (m/f/d) (Industrial Engineer)

RAPA is a recognized development partner and supplier for the automotive industry, as well as numerous customers in the healthcare and industrial sectors. The product portfolio includes valves and system solutions for hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Behind our success today are almost 1000 employees worldwide in Germany, USA, and China. At the center of all activities is the company philosophy of a medium-sized family business – and this has been the case for over 100 years.

New technologies, new products, and new locations – all of this presents our purchasing department with diverse challenges. If you enjoy a versatile task in a dynamic environment where you can still make a significant impact and help shape things, we heartily welcome you.

Your tasks

>Supplier selection and qualification

>Responsibility for supplier development

>Conducting product and process audits, accompanying two-day production

>Acceptance of initial samples, monitoring target dates in the product development process

>Responsibility for suppliers of the Commodity Kunststoff and Zerspanung

>Escalation and crisis management

>Implementation of our quality and process requirements at the supplier

>Reporting of key figures and monitoring of improvement programs

Your profile

>Successfully completed studies (Diplom, Bachelor, or Master) in the fields of Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Maschinenbau, Qualitätsmanagement, Kunststofftechnik, or comparable technician training

>Relevant, several years of professional experience in the Automotive sector, especially in quality and supplier management, alternatively professional experience in the field of Kunststoffspritzgussfertigung and/or Zerspanung

>Mastery of the quality standards IATF16949, ISO 26262, VDA as well as knowledge of quality techniques APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA etc.

>Experience in project management

>Knowledge in functional safety and Design for Six Sigma is an advantage

>Very good English skills in spoken and written form

>Willingness to travel

>Motivation and moderation skills

Our offer

We offer responsible and challenging tasks with room for design and action, as well as flat hierarchies and short communication channels. As a family-run company, we place great importance on teamwork and collegiality.

Additional information: Homeoffice: Extent: By arrangement Requirements for the applicant: Advanced knowledge: Lieferantenmanagement, Projektmanagement, Kunststoffspritzguss-, -presswerkzeuge, Qualitätsmanagement, Projektmanagement and Prozessoptimierung Six Sigma