FMEA Specialist

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 are 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure the successful global implementation and operation of FMEA processes in accordance with VDA standards.
• Moderate and facilitate design and process FMEA workshops and risk analyses.
• Drive the continuous improvement and optimization of internal risk analysis processes and methodologies.
• Deliver FMEA and quality method training programs to employees worldwide.
• Support knowledge transfer initiatives and promote best practice sharing across the organization.
• Present FMEA methodologies and results to customers and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships to support quality and risk management objectives.
• Support the Quality organization during internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new international quality methods and strategies.
• Monitor FMEA-related KPIs and define, track, and follow up on corrective actions to improve performance and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Qualification as an FMEA Specialist.
• Fluent German and English language skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong experience with FMEA methodologies, processes, and their systematic application.
• Profound experience with quality processes and mechanisms related to high-tech components.
• Knowledge of integrating FMEA methodologies into organizational processes.
• Understanding of organizational and technical processes.
• Strong analytical and methodical approach to work.
• Excellent presentation, moderation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in international teams and within a matrix organization.
• Enthusiasm for FMEA and continuous quality improvement.
• Basic knowledge of VDA and ISO requirements.
• Experience with FMEA software is advantageous but not required.
• Knowledge of the semiconductor industry, including customer requirements and relevant manufacturing processes, is preferred.
• Know-how of the semiconductor market is considered an advantage.

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 on our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.