Tasks**Supplier Quality Management is responsible to**:- Drive zero defect culture in the organization.- Secure time to market and quality to market for component introduction.- Supplier quality assurance along the complete process chain- Supplier release and technology release- Drive and implement preferred supplier and component strategy- Escalation Management- Project Leader / Coach for Supplier Improvement Programs- Drive Global Category quality strategy and improvement programs- Implement Quality Category Requirements- Implementation and control of appropriate supplier quality assurance measuresalong the complete process chain- Drive Lessons learned & read across to avoid recurrences at/and cross supplierPlan and drive process audits as planned and scheduled- Secure implementation and compliance to IAT16949 and VDA 6.3 standards- Review Lessons learned & read across implementation at supplier**Qualifications**:- Minimum 5 year of Experience in Automotive Industry, Quality, Supplier QualityManagement.- Technical academic studies or comparable education- Bachelor's degree: Engineering- Experiences in continuous improvement, industrial engineering, production, escalation management.- Quality Management (including Quality policies, systems and processes).- Quality assurance know-how, product safety issues and risk management.- Leadership- Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques.- Problem solving and decision making tools and techniques.- Project management skills, tools and techniques- Travel availability- English 80%- Knowledge of VDA 6.3 Process Audit, Automotive Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA.- Knowledge of Manufacturing processes: Forging, Turning, Bearings, Sinteris.- Traceability, AOI system, functional testing, Handling material, assemblies technologies, technical cleanliness.About usContinental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.KeyfactsJob-ID235258BRFunctionQualitätNice to knowContinentals Spezialisten aus unterschiedlichen Disziplinen treiben den Trend des Automatisierten Fahrens mit aller Innovationskraft voran.App. w. professional exp.