Supplier Quality

Red Commerce Schweiz GmbH; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 96,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Commerce Schweiz GmbH seeks an experienced German-speaking Supplier Quality Engineer with Lead Auditor credentials to drive supplier quality operations in the medical devices sector. The contract role focuses on audits, CAPA management, and QMS integration post-acquisition across Germany with occasional Swiss support.

You will lead supplier audits, assess qualification and risk, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams, ensuring regulatory alignment and robust supplier

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or Materials Science.
• Certified Lead Auditor status (ISO 13485 preferred).
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier audits and quality assessments across Germany.
• Support QMS integration after acquisitions.
• Manage supplier CAPAs and non-conformances to closure.
• Assess supplier qualification, risk, and performance.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations and international stakeholders.
• Provide onsite support in Switzerland with Germany supplier visits.

Skills

German language

English language

Lead Auditor

Auditing

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering / Polymer Science / Materials Science

Job description

Role Overview

Role Title: Supplier Quality Engineer / Consultant (German-Speaking Lead Auditor)

Contract Type: Contract

Industry: Medical Devices (Implantables)

Start Date: November

Location / Travel: Germany (preferred) / Switzerland

A global medical-device organisation is seeking an experienced German-speaking Supplier Quality Engineer with Certified Lead Auditor status to drive critical Supplier Quality operations and support post-acquisition M&A Quality integration. Focusing primarily on the German supplier base, you will manage audits, resolve quality issues, and ensure seamless regulatory alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier audits and comprehensive quality assessments across Germany.
• Support QMS and Supplier Quality integration following recent acquisitions.
• Manage supplier CAPAs, non-conformances, and drive remediation activities to closure.
• Assess supplier qualification, risk, performance, and overall quality systems.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and international stakeholders.
• Provide onsite support in Switzerland alongside regular supplier visits across Germany.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Background: Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
• Technical Experience: Strong background in polymers/chemical materials, ideally within implantable medical devices or other highly regulated industries.
• Auditing: Certified Lead Auditor status (ISO 13485 strongly preferred).
• Languages: Fluent in both German and English (mandatory).