Quality Control Specialist
HybridDortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Job Summary
Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and periodic re-evaluation activities while monitoring performance using defined KPIs. Prepare and conduct supplier audits and assessments, then manage non-conformances through containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Apply quality tools and methodologies such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, PPAP, and CAPA to resolve operational issues. Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Manufacturing to support new product introductions and maintain all quality documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base. Requires 3+ years in manufacturing quality, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management, and knowledge of standards like ISO 9001. Willingness to travel is required.
Required Qualifications
- 3 + year experience in developing quality control in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
- Initial to several years of experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or quality engineering
- Basic to solid knowledge of quality standards and management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, 16949, ISO 14000 etc.)
- Practical experience with common quality tools and structured problem-solving methods
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in the aviation industry
- German language proficiency
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