Supplier Quality Development Engineer (m/w/d) Welding & Mechanics

Wabtec Corporation; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective wage agreement pay

Permanent employment

30 days of vacation

Corporate cafeteria

Education opportunities

Company pension plan

Job summary

A leading global rail solutions provider in Leipzig is seeking a Quality Engineer specializing in supplier management and quality assurance. The candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards through audits and foster supplier development. With required experience of 2+ years in quality engineering, strong documentation, and CNC expertise, this role offers opportunities for remote or hybrid work and includes significant benefits such as 30 vacation days and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in CNC cutting, bending, milling, fabrication, task execution.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and welding schematics.
• Experience with ISO standards and auditing processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Supplier Quality for assigned commodities.
• Manage PPAPs and process re-qualification at main suppliers.
• Support COPQ recovery process from suppliers.

Skills

CNC cutting

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

2+ years as a Quality Engineer

Experience with welding standards

Tools

MS-WORD

EXCEL

OUTLOOK

Job description

Overview

Company Description
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put always People First.

Job Description

• Ensure Supplier Quality for the assigned commodity
• Perform assessment and re‑assessment audits (Generic and Special processes) at suppliers in the commodity panel and follow up the defined actions per Wabtec rules
• Manage PPAPs (Initial sample releases and FAIs) at suppliers in relation to release of new parts
• Process re-qualification at main suppliers in the panel to ensure quality standard and continuous supplier development
• Execute supplier development programs with suppliers and internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing)
• Follow Top Offender meetings and QBR/QQR with main suppliers of the assigned (sub‑)commodity
• Ensure resolution of Critical supplier issues (Hot Issues) within the commodity in cooperation with Product Line/Site Quality, Engineering and Project Management
• Ensure proper root cause analysis at suppliers and highlight needed internal improvements in relation to significant supplier issues
• Autonomous management of dedicated Supplier Commodity-Audit, QQR, Top Worst Supplier Planning. Ensure implementation and efficiency of corrective/preventive actions at suppliers for these significant supplier issues
• Support effective COPQ recovery process from suppliers in cooperation with Commodity Lead Buyers and Product Line / Site organization (Quality, Purchasing, Project Management)
• Regular review and reporting of status and progress of these Critical supplier issues to SQD Responsible
• What about the physical demands of the job?

Requires the ability to travel to remote worksites. Travel to Supplier sites for Assessment, FAI and Business, Wabtec Sites – up to 30% of time. Open to Remote or Hybrid work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Hands on expertise in CNC cutting, bending, milling and break press, fabrication tasks, and/or test and validation
• Extensive hands-on manufacturing experience with mechanical, fabrication, systems that include welding, and assembly
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including welding schematics
• Strong documentation and organizational skills required to maintain all records and provide data to Product Line and Site Quality
• Proficiency with MS-WORD, EXCEL and OUTLOOK
• Familiarity with design for railway products and systems and their environments
• Experience with welding (TIG, MIG, arc), cutting, grinding, drilling and assembling components to create prototypes, fixtures or final products (preferably in Railway Standard EN 15085)
• Knowledge of Assessment and experience with internal/external Audit performing (ISO 19011, ISO 9001)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage workload independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Information

• We Offer: Collective wage agreement pay, Permanent employment, Vacation pay, Christmas bonus, Contribution to capital-forming benefits, Company pension plan, 30 days of vacation per calendar year, Company cafeteria, Lease a job bike, Subsidy for the Germany Ticket, Further education opportunities

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Our global team of about 30,000 employees delivers performance that moves the world forward. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know – we’ve got you.