Supplier Development & Quality Engineer (Welding / Machining)

Position

Vollzeit

Festanstellung

Mid

Ingenieurwesen

Konditionen

St. Gallen

Anforderungen

5+ J. Erfahrung

Bachelor

EU/EFTA-Bewilligung

Skills

Root cause analysisISIR documentationProcess capability analysisrisk assessmentsTIG8D-ReportSolderingPerformance AuditsCNC machiningMaterial qualificationSupplier Relationship ManagementWelding certification

Sprachen

Englisch

Deutsch

Beschreibung

Ensure supplier product and process quality for machining, welding in line with VAT specifications, standards and customer requirements.

Drive supplier qualification, industrialization, ramp up, risk mitigation and recovery actions to support VAT's growth strategy and stable material availability.

Aufgaben

Own supplier qualification and development for machining and welding suppliers globally
Assess supplier capability, process maturity, production capacity and readiness for serial production
Drive supplier development, industrialization and ramp up activities with clear action ownership
Support relocations, second source implementation and qualification projects
Train suppliers in VAT requirements, standards, technologies and process expectations
Lead supplier complaints, root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D methodology
Review and approve ISIR, PPAP and process qualification documentation
Monitor supplier KPIs, process capability and risk trends; define improvement actions with suppliers and procurement
Plan and perform system and process audits for machining, welding and manufacturing controls
Audit CNC turning, milling, grinding, multi axis machining, TIG, orbital, laser and vacuum soldering processes
Drive closure and effectiveness verification of audit findings
Support supplier related Change Requests, customer escalations and shortage prevention with technical risk assessments
Lead supplier recovery actions, including capability assessments, material risk assessments and top management escalation support
Define and drive actions to secure material availability in close alignment with Engineering, Operations and Strategic Sourcing

Anforderungen

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or similar
5 to 10+ years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing engineering or supplier development
Strong quality management, engineering or manufacturing background in machining and welding
Experience in supplier audits, process qualification, ramp up and corrective action management
Practical experience with supplier relocations, second sources or supplier recovery situations
Good understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and semiconductor customer requirements
Ability to work in international matrix organizations with regular supplier travel
Strong communication, negotiation, project management and stakeholder management skills
High level of resilience, ownership and flexibility
CNC machining technologies including turning, milling, grinding and multi axis machining
Welding technologies including TIG, orbital, laser and vacuum soldering
Technical drawing interpretation, GD&T and specification review
ISIR, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans and process validation
Root cause analysis, 8D, 5 Why and corrective action effectiveness verification
Process validation and capability analysis including Cp, Cpk and KPI monitoring
Supplier auditing, process assessments and risk based supplier development
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 3834 and manufacturing process control
Project management, stakeholder management and escalation handling

Vorteile

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.

Unternehmen

Vatvalve

Manufacturing

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world-s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT. Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.