Our client, the Voith Group, is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide, making it one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
We are currently seeking a proactive and motivated professional to join their team in the position of:
Supply Chain Quality Manager (m/f/d)
Location: Solin
Main responsibilities:
- Ensures governance by conducting process audits, verifications, and data analyses to confirm quality integration within operational processes
- Manages supplier quality performance through KPI monitoring, initiates corrective actions, and controls supplier approval status, including supplier blocking and release decisions
- Monitors supplier certifications and ensures compliance with applicable quality standards and requirements
- Plans and coordinates inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) at supplier sites and reports inspection outcomes to project quality teams
- Supports sourcing strategies and project schedules by integrating relevant quality requirements and ensures alignment with project objectives
- Participates in key supplier meetings, including Kick-off Meetings, and provides quality-related input through audits and data-driven assessments
- Drives preventive quality activities, including PFMEAs, and follows up on supplier development and improvement measures
- Contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and implementing enhancements within the quality management system
- Supports cost optimization initiatives, including OPEX and Lean programs, while ensuring that quality requirements are embedded within procurement activities
- Provides flexible support to broader quality department priorities in alignment with regional quality leadership objectives
Required skills, knowledge and experience:
- Degree in engineering or a comparable technical field
- Proven experience in Quality Management, Quality Engineering, and Supplier Quality Management
- Strong understanding of cross-functional business processes, including manufacturing, logistics, engineering, purchasing, construction, and commissioning
- Auditor qualification according to ISO 19011; Lead Auditor certification is an advantage
- Technical expertise in testing methods (e.g., electrical, dimensional, NDT) and processing technologies (e.g., casting, forging, machining, welding, assembly)
- Practical experience with IT tools such as SAP, SharePoint, MS Office, and database-based tracking systems
- Background in lean management and continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage
- Strong analytical, solution-oriented, and customer-focused mindset with a pragmatic approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including presentation and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
- Willingness to travel internationally
Your application will be treated as confidential.
SELECTIO Ltd. is licensed by the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy for performing mediation services for employment No. UP/I 102-02/09-04/15.
