Supplier Quality Expert (F/M/D)

Feel the Drive - for us, that means experiencing mobility with all the senses. We work for more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in every season, and driving with a clear conscience - for a safe and sustainable future.
We fill mobility with joy - are you with us?

As a family-owned global group of companies, we are the world market leader in roof and convertible systems and parking heaters. We are also an established partner for charging solutions and battery systems. Do you like to take responsibility with a long term-view? For the expansion of our production site for automotive glass (roofs, windshields and rear windows) in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), we are looking for committed colleagues (f/m/d) who will help shape our success story with their expertise and passion.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks:

• Regularly visit suppliers and conduct supplier quality system – and process audits, manage specific quality issues, lead on-going quality and manufacturing improvement projects
• Collect and evaluate supplier quality data to identify process improvement opportunities within the supply chain
• Collect and maintain supplier performance metrics within the supplier quality scorecard
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to ensure awareness of known purchased part or product quality issues
• Identify repeating quality issues of suppliers and lead actions for improvement
• Communicate and instruct suppliers on the use of a corrective action process and quality tools & techniques
• Manage supplier contracts in terms of quality requirements
• Perform market research and benchmarking for suppliers and components to drive “best value” concept
• In collaboration with Program Management and Quality, defines project timing, Q characteristics, measurement system etc.
• Follows the development of purchased parts or processes at supplier
• Supervise small team

Here’s what you can bring to the team:

• Academic degree in business administrations, economics, engineering or a related subject area
• Solid background in Quality/Purchasing; preferable in an OEM or Tier 1 automotive manufacturing role
• Knowledge of industrial norms and Quality requirements
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer interface skills
• Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, PFMEA etc
• Certified auditor VDA 6.x is considered a strong asset
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel
• Valid Driver’s License (B)
• Fluent in English (French and/or German are a plus)

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.