Supplier Quality Manager (m/f/d)

TDK-Micronas; Freiburg; On-site; CHF 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Sports offers

Job summary

A global technology leader in Freiburg is looking for a Supplier Quality Manager to enhance quality assurance processes in semiconductor supply chains. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, 3-5 years of supplier quality management experience, and a strong grasp of quality process controls. Responsibilities include driving the resolution of quality issues, conducting audits, and implementing quality control processes. The role offers flexible working hours, a company pension scheme, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience in supplier quality management, preferably in a production environment.
• Sound knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, both front-end and back-end.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support suppliers.
• Strong understanding of quality process controls and common methodologies.
• Proven auditing experience per ISO, IATF, and VDA standards.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to resolve quality issues.
• Establish a quality scorecard and a regular assessment process for suppliers.
• Organize and perform on-site release audits according to VDA 6.3 / IATF 16949.
• Define and implement quality control processes for incoming components.
• Support Safe Launch Plans (SLP) at suppliers and SQAA creation.
• Collaborate with business units on product quality requirements like yield and BIN limits.

Skills

Supplier quality management

Auditing according to ISO, IATF, and VDA standards

Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes

English proficiency

English communication

Education

Degree in physics, engineering, or a related field

Job description

TDK-Micronas' intelligent sensors and embedded motor controllers for automotive and industrial electronics continue to set new standards worldwide. Our home is Freiburg, rooted in the Black Forest in Germany, where a dynamic team of around 1,000 employees is waiting for you.

Our core values of vision, courage and trust unite us, enabling us to progress together towards a sustainable and secure future.

If you are ready to put your career in the fast-lane and shape the mobility of the future, then TDK-Micronas is the right place for you.

Become part of our inspiring team as

Supplier Quality Manager (m/f/d)

• You work closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to drive the resolution of quality issues at suppliers.
• You establish a quality scorecard and a regular assessment process for suppliers.
• You organize and perform on-site release audits according to VDA 6.3 / IATF 16949, as well as regular re-audits, and support joint audits with customers as needed.
• You define and implement quality control processes for incoming components and support the definition of Safe Launch Plans (SLP) at suppliers.
• You define, create, and implement Supplier Quality Assurance Agreements (SQAA).
• You support and cooperate with TDK‑Micronas business units on product quality requirements such as yield and BIN limits according to TDK‑Micronas’ Product Quality Limit Agreement (PQLA).

Your profile:

• You have a degree in physics, engineering, or a related field.
• You have 3–5 years of proven experience in supplier quality management, preferably in a production environment.
• You have sound knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, both front-end and back-end.
• You have a solid understanding of quality process controls and commonly used methodologies.
• You have proven experience as an auditor according to ISO, IATF, and VDA standards.
• Ideally, you have already gained initial leadership experience.
• You are willing to travel international to support our suppliers.
• You have very good written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage.
• Salary according to collective agreement (Summer holiday and Christmas bonus, as well as other special payments)
• 35-hour week according to collective agreement
• Flexible working hours with unlimited flexitime days and home office
• Sports offers; such as Hansefit, job bicycle
• Company pension scheme
• Individual training, development and advanced training offers
• In-house health management
• Team events and company celebrations
• Discounts in the company canteen
• Free parking spaces with EV charging station, subsidization of public transport tickets
• Relocation management

Dependant on position and length of service.

Interested?

Then apply online now via the applicant button!

Please submit your application documents exclusively in English and tell us about your experience in Supplier Quality and particularly in the field of semiconductors; otherwise we will not be able to consider them.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Any Questions?

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