Supplier Advanced Quality Engineer

Discover your impact with KUKA Group

KUKA Group offers an enormous spectrum of possibilities to advance your career, live your passions and unlock your potential. We´re one of the world's leading automation specialists, offering global opportunities in areas such as robotics, automation, logistics, software solutions and electronics. If you´re a go-getter, a visionary with bold ambitions and believer in collaboration and mutual respect, then you're poised for success here at KUKA Group.

Make an impact

• Act as main quality contact person between suppliers and KUKA
• Own APQP process and report supplier status to internal stakeholders
• Evaluate and improve supplier maturity level according to project milestones
• Handling and coordinating supplier complaints, monitoring supplier performance and defining corrective actions together with supplier
• Conduct supplier process audits (VDA 6.3) and ensure corrective actions are implemented on time and effectively
• Support FMEA workshops including risk management
• Approve supplier PPA and assure handover to Production Quality Management group
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement with suppliers to ensure new product development
• Manage supplier change management and evaluate impact on projects and product 

What you need to succeed

• Completed degree in one of the following fields: Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or a comparable qualification
• 5+ years proven experience as process auditor with proven record of organizing and implementing VDA 6.3 audits independently
• 5+ years product and process development experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing field
• Solid knowledge of APQP, PPAP, VDA 6.3 (with certification), FMEA, Quality Core tools, control plan, MSA, GD&T, capacity evaluations, OEE sheet, process flow chart
• Advanced knowledge of problem- solving methods (5why, 8D, A3, Ishikawa)
• Ability to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives
• Data-driven decision-making personality, self-organized team player with ability to manage multi-suppliers, as well as project management skills
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with strong personal integrity
• Strong communication skills in English, Chinese or German language is beneficial
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 75%)
• Driver license (category B)

DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) statement 

Our core belief is in treating each other with kindness, an open mind, and mutual respect, creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

KUKA Group is a company committed to equal opportunities. We manage every application with meticulous care and consideration - with a decision-making process that pays no heed to your origin, educational background, age, gender, sexual orientation, or your religious or political beliefs. If you join KUKA Group, you will have ample opportunities to share what motivates you and what defines your individuality.

Join the journey!

If you think a career with KUKA Group could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you. We´re looking forward to receiving your application!