About the role
Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion?
Did you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish and lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) frameworks tailored for regulated industries
Define quality strategies aligned with business growth and new market expansion
Drive risk-based methodologies (FMEA, CTQs, control plans) across product and process development
Align internal and supplier quality expectations with customer and regulatory requirements
Lead quality execution across the NPI lifecycle: concept, design, validation, launch, post-launch monitoring
Ensure robust design transfers into manufacturing and supply chain
Oversee: Design controls and technical reviews
Process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP (as applicable)
Drive Right First Time (RFT) and First Pass Yield (FPY) for new product launches
Develop and execute a strategic supplier development program aligned with business growth and NPI requirements
Lead supplier engagement early in NPI to ensure:
Design for manufacturability (DFM)
Process capability and scalability
- Risk mitigation in critical components
- Establish supplier segmentation and performance management
- Strategic, critical, and transactional suppliers
Drive supplier qualification and onboarding processes including:
Audits and capability assessments
Process validation alignment (IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable)
Implement supplier quality tools: Supplier APQP
PPAP/FAI
Supplier FMEA and control plans
Lead supplier performance improvement initiatives based on:
Supplier PPM
On-time delivery
Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP development.
- Lead qualification and onboarding of new suppliers aligned with NPI timelines.
- Develop supplier capability through Process audits, technical assessments, and Quality System evaluations (ISO 9001/ISO14001, etc.)
- Establish supplier performance metrics: Supplier PPM, On-time Delivery, Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)
- Partner with Supply Chain to develop long term supplier partnerships and dual sourcing strategies
- Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement with suppliers using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC)
Ensure NPI and supplier development processes are fully integrated into the QMS and aligned with:
ISO 9001
ISO 13485
FDA regulations (be, 21 CFR Part 82)
Standardize and enforce procedures: Design control
Supplier quality management
Change management (including supplier changes)
CAPA processes
Ensure audit readiness across internal operations and supplier base
Ensure compliance across core industries (Biopharma, Lab & Medical)
Collaborate with Regulatory Compliance teams on
- Product and material compliance (RoHs, REACH, CMRT,PFAS considerations)
- Supplier regulatory requirements and documentation
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements impacting products and suppliers
- Lead collaboration across: Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations, Supply Chain & Procurement and Regulatory Compliance
- Integrate suppliers into the broader ecosystem strategy (Technology, Service, Innovation Collaborators)
- Support co-development initiatives with key suppliers and customers
- Manage and co-develop ecosystem approach through affiliations and regulators to drive core industry focus markets
- *This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover and contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.*
- REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related field (master’s preferred)
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certified (a plus)
10+ years in Quality Assurance within manufacturing environments
Experience in regulated industries preferred: Pharma/Biotech, Food & Beverage, Lab & Analytical/Medical Devices
APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans
Root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
Statistical analysis and digital quality systems (SPC, Cp/Cpk)
Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001/ISO 13485- a plus)
Supplier auditing and development
Risk management frameworks
Strong project management and program skills
Strategic/data driven decision making
In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.
Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application.