Supplier Quality

Korn Ferry Group; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Korn Ferry Switzerland is seeking a hands-on Supplier Quality Engineer (Regulatory Focus) for a consulting engagement. You will work with supplier sites to elevate quality and compliance, driving measurable improvements.

The role involves audits, remediation planning, and close collaboration with suppliers to achieve audit readiness. Based in Switzerland, you will balance audit rigor with teamwork, travel as needed, and ensure alignment with regulatory standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 9001.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Life Sciences, or related field.
• Certified Supplier Quality Engineer (or equivalent) with experience leading supplier audits.
• Experience driving quality remediation and regulatory compliance projects.

Aufgaben

• Conduct onsite supplier quality audits across Switzerland against ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and client requirements.
• Develop remediation plans with suppliers and drive corrective actions to audit readiness.
• Provide hands-on guidance to suppliers to align quality processes with regulatory and operational standards.

Kenntnisse

Supplier quality

Regulatory compliance

ISO 13485/ISO 9001

Auditing

German language

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality

Quality certification (SQE)

Jobbeschreibung

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Supplier Quality Engineer (Regulatory Focus).

This is a consulting engagement where the successful candidate will work closely with supplier sites to elevate quality and compliance standards. The role requires a highly hands-on professional who can effectively balance audit rigor with a collaborative, team-oriented approach, bringing suppliers along the compliance journey while driving measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite supplier quality audits across Switzerland, assessing compliance against ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and client-specific quality management system requirements.
• Partner closely with suppliers to identify compliance gaps, develop remediation plans, and drive rapid implementation of corrective and preventive actions to achieve audit readiness.
• Act as a hands-on quality expert, providing guidance and support to suppliers while ensuring quality processes are aligned with established regulatory and operational standards.

Skills Required

• Strong supplier quality and regulatory compliance experience within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated manufacturing sector.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 quality management systems, with proven experience conducting supplier audits and driving compliance improvements.
• Fluent German language skills and excellent stakeholder management capabilities, with a collaborative and supportive approach to supplier engagement.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Certified Supplier Quality Engineer (or equivalent quality certification) with demonstrable experience leading supplier audits, quality remediation activities, and regulatory compliance projects.

Title Supplier Quality Engineer (Regulatory Focus)

Location Switzerland (Must be based in Switzerland)

Client Industry Pharmaceutical / Medical Device

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com