Manufacturing and Supplier Quality Team Lead
- Duisburg
- Full-time - Hybrid
About the Role
A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Team Lead for Manufacturing & Supplier Quality to oversee quality compliance across both internal production and external supplier networks. This position plays a key role in ensuring component quality, driving corrective actions, and supporting long-term improvements within the quality assurance function.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the quality team with technical and disciplinary responsibility
- Ensure component compliance and readiness for production
- Support Strategic Purchasing with supplier assessments and qualifications
- Conduct supplier audits, sampling reviews, and performance evaluations
- Manage corrective actions and escalate quality issues where necessary
- Drive continuous improvement and implement QA tools and best practices
- Contribute to quality strategy, process optimization, and organizational development
Requirements
- Technical degree or equivalent with further vocational training
- 5+ years of experience in quality management within manufacturing
- Prior team leadership experience preferred
- Proficient in quality methodologies and supplier audit practices
- Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
- Willingness to travel as required
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, collaborative approach