Supplier Quality Engineer 80–100% (f/m/d)

As a Supplier Quality Engineer (f/m/d) you play a key role in ensuring outstanding supplier performance and driving continuous quality improvement across our supply base. Acting as a vital interface between suppliers and our plant you ensure that all materials and components meet the highest quality standards while proactively identifying and mitigating risks to keep operations running smoothly.

All key information at a glance: 

• When and where? As soon as possible in Horgen 
• Duration: Unlimited 
• Vacation: At least 5 weeks
• Weekly hours: 41
• Your contact person? Peter Müller, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner 

Our Benefits:

• Work with purpose! We are a Green Company with a strong sense of responsibility and sustainability
• Innovation: We don’t just keep up with the times – we actively shape them
• Gain hands-on experience with a new SAP system (Unify) in an international environment
• A job with a future: Plan your long-term career with us and grow according to your own ambitions
• Mentoring program: Get support from experienced colleagues or become a mentor yourself
• Comprehensive onboarding, regular training and development opportunities

Your IMPACT:

• Monitor and analyze supplier quality performance at plant level, driving targeted improvement actions in close collaboration with key suppliers
• Lead structured 8D problem-solving processes (Levels 0 & 1) and implement effective containment measures such as Temporary Quality Walls to ensure production continuity
• Support and contribute to supplier audits, PFMEA activities and process validations in partnership with supplier teams and RSQD
• Manage supplier qualification status and coordinate technical validations together with Tooling & Technology experts
• Oversee the end-to-end PPAP process, ensuring full compliance and readiness before the start of mass production and manage supplier change notifications (SPCN)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, maintain quality standards and communicate performance through regular KPI tracking and stakeholder reporting

Your Profile:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or similar) with relevant quality experience
• Experience in supplier management, PPAP and industrial environments
• Strong problem-solving skills (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis)
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma a plus) and fluency in German & English

Your next step? Apply online! 

Apply now, even if you don’t (yet) meet all the requirements. We look forward to getting to know you! Please upload your CV including certificates and salary expectations. 

Learn more: 

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Everything about Schneider Electric as an employer can be found here: 

https://www.se.com/de/de/about-us/careers/overview.jsp

Note: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. If Schneider Electric considers a candidate whose profile was submitted by an agency without a valid agreement, no claims can be made against Schneider Electric .