Supplier Quality Management (SQM) - Quality Assurance Engineer

Ambu A/S; Augsburg; Hybrid; EUR 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

International work environment

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Ambu A/S is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for Supplier Quality Management, based in Augsburg or Ballerup. Join a Global Quality Management Operations team in a hybrid role, three days in the office and two days from home.

You will manage supplier quality activities, audits, and quality agreements, collaborating across Global Procurement, Supply Chain, and local quality functions to ensure compliant and high-quality supplier performance.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant experience in quality-focused role within Medical Device industry.
• Hands-on experience with Supplier Quality Management processes.
• ISO 13485 Auditor or Lead Auditor training.
• English proficiency required.

Aufgaben

• Drive and improve Supplier Quality Management processes across Global Quality Management Operations.
• Coordinate supplier quality agreements, approvals, re-evaluations and performance monitoring.
• Plan and conduct supplier audits as Lead Auditor or Co-Auditor.
• Provide data and insights for Quality reporting and Management Reviews.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement and Supply Chain on supplier quality topics.

Kenntnisse

Supplier Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Auditor training

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Engineering or Life Sciences degree

Tools

Audit management tools

Jobbeschreibung

Supplier Quality Management (SQM) - Quality Assurance Engineer

City: Augsburg, DE; Ballerup, DK Country/Region: Denmark, Germany State: Business Area: Quality Assurance Department: Global Quality Management Operations Employment Type: Full-time Req ID: 10573

Are you passionate about quality, supplier excellence, and compliance in the Medical Device industry?

Do you thrive in a collaborative international environment where quality is at the heart of everything we do? If so, this could be the next exciting step in your career. At Ambu, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Global Quality Management Operations team. This position can be based either at our headquarters in Ballerup, Denmark, or at our site in Augsburg, Germany.

We believe that great work happens when talented people are empowered to perform at their best. That's why we offer a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days working from home, giving you the flexibility to balance collaboration and focus.

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a global MedTech company that is improving patient care through innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As part of our team of 11+ dedicated Quality Management professionals, you will play a key role in driving and continuously improving our Supplier Quality Management (SQM) processes.

You will work closely with colleagues across Global Quality Management Operations, Corporate Quality, local quality functions, Global Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure supplier quality and compliance throughout our global operations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Driving Supplier Quality Control activities within Global Quality Management
• Managing Supplier Quality Agreements
• Overseeing supplier approvals, re-evaluations, and ongoing performance monitoring
• Supporting supplier sourcing and qualification projects
• Planning and conducting supplier audits as Lead Auditor and/or Co-Auditor
• Providing relevant data and insights for Management Reviews and Quality reporting
• Collaborating closely with Global Procurement and Supply Chain on supplier quality topics, performance reviews, and KPIs
• Participating in global quality forums to discuss supplier quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitoring SQM processes to ensure compliance, effectiveness, and ongoing optimization

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Supporting other processes and activities within Global Quality Management Operations
• Contributing to cross-functional quality improvement projects and strategic initiatives

Suggested Candidate Profile

We know that talented professionals come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. While there is no single path to success in this role, we believe you will thrive if you bring several of the following qualifications:

• A relevant academic background within Engineering, Quality, Life Sciences, or a related field (BSc, MSc, or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in a quality-focused role within the Medical Device industry
• Hands-on experience with Supplier Quality Management processes
• ISO 13485 Auditor or Lead Auditor training
• Experience with IT supplier auditing and supplier monitoring activities, ideally including knowledge of Information Security standards such as ISO 27001 and NIS2
• Strong knowledge of relevant Medical Device regulations and standards, including ISO 13485, EU MDR, MDSAP, UK Medical Device regulations, and related quality standards
• A genuine passion for quality and a proactive approach to partnering with the business to drive quality initiatives
• As a person, you are collaborative, curious, and motivated to learn. You enjoy working with diverse stakeholders, can balance multiple priorities, and communicate effectively across different levels of the organization. You are comfortable navigating both regulatory requirements and business needs while maintaining a strong focus on quality and compliance.
• As Ambu is a global organization, professional proficiency in English is required.

What Ambu Offers

Joining Ambu means becoming part of a company that is challenging conventions and helping shape the future of healthcare.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to a paradigm shift in the healthcare market
• A meaningful role supporting innovative and market-leading medical device solutions
• An inclusive, international, and collaborative work environment
• A strong culture of teamwork, trust, and open communication
• A skilled and supportive global team with short decision-making paths
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• A hybrid work setup with three days in the office and two days working from home
• The flexibility to be based in either Ballerup, Denmark, or Augsburg, Germany

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

About Ambu

Ambu has been bringing the solutions of the future to life since 1937. Today, millions of patients and healthcare professionals worldwide depend on the efficiency, safety and performance of our single-use endoscopy, anaesthesia, and patient monitoring solutions. We continuously look to the future with a commitment to deliver innovative quality products that have a positive impact on patient care and the work of healthcare professionals. Headquartered near Copenhagen in Denmark, Ambu employs approximately 4,500 people in Europe, North America and the Asia Pacific.

For more information, please visit ambu.com or follow us on LinkedIn .