Global FMEA Lead & Quality Risk Specialist

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Lavamünd; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Vakuumventile AG invites a skilled FMEA Specialist to lead global FMEA initiatives and integrate risk analyses into high-tech manufacturing. You will drive workshops, mentor teams, and align with ISO/VDA standards across international sites.

Fluency in German and English, plus proven ability to communicate, train, and influence stakeholders in a matrix organization, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and FMEA Specialist qualification.
• Fluent German and English, with strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Extensive experience applying FMEA methodologies in high-tech quality contexts.
• Knowledge of ISO and VDA requirements preferred.
• Auditing experience and capability in international teams.
• Semiconductor industry knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure the global implementation and operation of FMEA processes per VDA standards.
• Moderate and facilitate design and process FMEA workshops and risk analyses.
• Drive continuous improvement of internal risk analysis processes and methodologies.
• Deliver FMEA and quality method training to employees worldwide.
• Support knowledge transfer and promote best practice sharing across the organization.
• Present FMEA methodologies and results to customers and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships to support quality and risk management objectives.
• Support the Quality organization during internal and external audits.
• Contribute to development and implementation of new quality methods and strategies.
• Monitor FMEA KPIs and track corrective actions.

Skills

FMEA methods

Quality processes

Analytical skills

Communication skills

International teamwork

Presentation skills

ISO knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

FMEA Specialist qualification

Tools

FMEA software

Job description

VAT Vakuumventile AG invites a skilled FMEA Specialist to lead global FMEA initiatives and integrate risk analyses into high-tech manufacturing. You will drive workshops, mentor teams, and align with ISO/VDA standards across international sites.

Fluency in German and English, plus proven ability to communicate, train, and influence stakeholders in a matrix organization, are essential for success in this role.