Supplier Development and Quality Engineer

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Evaluation of potential suppliers together with the Category Management department
• Planning and performing system and process audits with selected suppliers
• Supervision of process and quality improvement activities with selected suppliers, including qualification and validation
• Evaluation of the existing supply chain regarding process capabilities and development potential
• Maintaining working relationships between all departments
• Monitoring of assigned supplier KPIs and tracking of corrective actions
• Reporting on the performance of the supplier portfolio to the Head of Global Supplier Development & Quality at HQ – Switzerland
• Training of suppliers in VAT specific processes, standards and technologies
• Review of initial sample test reports from suppliers
• Processing of complaints using the 8D method

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar background
• Professional experience in a quality-oriented technical position for at least 4 years

• An additional degree in quality engineering would be an advantage
• Fluent written and spoken Romanian and English
• Willingness to travel internationally (30-40%)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Profound quality experience with high-tech components
• Knowledge of internal and external auditing
• Good knowledge of quality management systems
• Qualification as internal or external auditor would be an advantage
• Working in international teams, ability to work in a matrix organization
• Good listening and negotiation skills as well as good communication skills across departmental boundaries
• Project management skills
• High level of resilience and flexibility
• Awareness of customer requirements and relevant processes in the semiconductor industry preferred

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (KPIs)

• Meeting the supplier KPI (OPPM target) for the assigned suppliers
• Compliance with the product group strategy
• Assigned suppliers are trained and qualified in the relevant processes

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.