Supplier Quality Engineer

ANYbotics

. Own supplier quality for a portfolio of critical mechanical, electrical and mechatronic suppliers from supplier qualification through production and continuous improvement .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeZurich • SwitzerlandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including conducting audits, driving corrective actions, and developing Quality Assurance Agreements aligned with ISO standards. Proven ability to collaborate across departments and implement continuous improvement processes in a manufacturing environment.

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Supplier Quality ManagementSupplier AuditsRoot-Cause AnalysisQuality Assurance AgreementsISO 9001

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Hard Skills

Supplier QualificationCorrective Action ImplementationStatistical Quality Tools8D Problem SolvingNCR Process ManagementSupplier Performance MonitoringQuality Improvement PlansMechatronic Products ExpertiseAudit Framework DevelopmentQuality Compliance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingNegotiation SkillsSupplier Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

SPCCpk/PpkPareto AnalysisAudit ChecklistsNCR Tracking Tools

Industry Keywords

ISO 80079-34Manufacturing EnvironmentQuality AssuranceSupplier DevelopmentContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own supplier quality for a portfolio of critical mechanical, electrical and mechatronic suppliers from supplier qualification through production and continuous improvement
Define supplier qualification criteria and establish processes for assessing and approving new suppliers
Prepare and maintain supplier audit and assessment frameworks, including questionnaires and checklists
Conduct on-site assessments of critical suppliers and drive audit findings through closure
Monitor supplier performance, identify recurring quality issues and initiate improvement or development actions
Identify suppliers, manufacturers and service providers requiring Quality Assurance Agreements
Develop and maintain QAA templates aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 80079-34 requirements
Review and negotiate QAA terms with suppliers, covering responsibilities, control points, traceability, non-conformities and other quality requirements
Coordinate internal Quality, Legal and Purchasing approvals for QAAs and monitor ongoing supplier compliance
Define and maintain the supplier NCR process from detection and reporting through escalation, follow-up and closure
Establish NCR templates and tracking tools and communicate non-conformities clearly with suppliers
Analyse NCR trends and recurring issues to identify systemic quality problems and drive corrective actions
Initiate supplier development, improvement plans or requalification where supplier performance falls below expectations
Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality teams and directly with suppliers to solve quality issues at the source
Define processes and requirements, audit suppliers, drive corrective actions and ensure improvements are implemented and sustained

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of experience in supplier quality management with complex mechatronic products
Hands-on experience conducting supplier audits and driving corrective actions through to verified closure
Strong understanding of root-cause analysis, 8D and structured problem solving
Experience defining and negotiating supplier quality requirements, ideally including Quality Assurance Agreements
Ability to work effectively across Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing and Quality, while challenging suppliers when quality or delivery requirements are not met
Willingness to travel to suppliers and spend time on-site when required
Experience with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 80079-34, particularly in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Experience building or improving supplier quality processes in a scaling manufacturing organization
Familiarity with statistical quality tools such as SPC, Cpk/Ppk and Pareto analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair market salary
Attractive employee stock ownership plan
Dynamic work environment
Opportunity to become part of a fast-growing company and ambitious team
Opportunity to leverage experience and bring in own ideas
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