End-to-End Supplier Quality Lead

Vaisala; Vantaa; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vaisala is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to join the Operations Quality team at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. You will own supplier quality across the full supply chain, collaborating with Sourcing and Vaisala Factories to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

You will lead audits (ISO 9001, VDA 6.2), drive supplier performance, and develop quality processes while coaching junior team members. This role offers strategic influence and global impact.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in technology, engineering or supply chain.
• 5+ years in supplier quality management or related quality roles.
• ISO 9001 lead auditor training (IRCA) or equivalent.
• Six Sigma Green Belt; Black Belt is a plus.
• Experience in supplier collaboration and electronics/mechanical supply networks.
• Fluent written and spoken English; Finnish/Chinese/French advantageous.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Own the category quality strategy, roadmap, targets and KPIs and lead execution with internal stakeholders.
• Drive quality performance of strategic/critical suppliers through monitoring, corrective actions and training.
• Lead ISO 9001 and VDA 6.2 audits and ensure supplier compliance with quality and product standards (e.g. ATEX).
• Manage supplier risks related to quality, availability, sustainability and safety.
• Lead 8D root cause investigations and Material Review Board activities.
• Set quality requirements for Critical-to-Quality components with project teams and suppliers.
• Drive supplier quality improvements before product release and audit new suppliers.
• Develop Supplier Quality processes and lead improvement projects and PDCA cycles.
• Coach junior team members and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Supplier quality management

Audits

Quality improvement

Stakeholder management

8D problem solving

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Formation

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in technology, engineering or supply chain

ISO 9001 lead auditor training (IRCA)

Outils

ISO 9001

VDA 6.2

ATEX knowledge

Six Sigma Green Belt

Description du poste

Vaisala is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager to join the Operations Quality team at Vaisala headquarters in Vantaa, Finland. You will own supplier quality across the full supply chain, collaborating with Sourcing and Vaisala Factories to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

You will lead audits (ISO 9001, VDA 6.2), drive supplier performance, and develop quality processes while coaching junior team members. This role offers strategic influence and global impact.