Supplier Quality Engineer (m/w/d)

Skeleton Technologies is a global leader in critical power infrastructure for AI data centers and electrical grid stability, founded in 2009. Power today is more than electricity.

It is national security, digital continuity, and economic resilience. Skeleton is the Backbone of Power: equipping AI data centers, electrical grids, defense systems, and critical infrastructure with the resilience to withstand surges, instability, and failure. Our power systems protect GPU clusters from millisecond-level spikes, enable hyperscalers to run at higher rack densities without grid compromise, and make AI data centers up to more 40% energy efficient. We keep the lights on when grids fluctuate, stabilising electrical infrastructure under the combined pressure of accelerating renewable energy deployment and surging AI demand.

When power fails, critical operations stop. We exist to prevent that in microseconds. Powering the infrastructure that powers everything else.

Responsibilities

• Participate in manufacturability analyses, component qualification activities, and process and product audits.
• Support the handling of quality issues and the documentation of quality-related activities throughout the product development process.
• Create and maintain quality documents, work instructions, templates, and supplier qualification documentation.
• Maintain and analyze quality data and perform administrative tasks in SAP, Excel, and Jira.
• Collaborate with internal functions such as Purchasing, Production, and Engineering, as well as with external suppliers.
• Plan and execute supplier audits according to VDA 6.3 and IATF 16949.
• Lead supplier APQP, PPAP, and safe launch activities.
• Manage supplier material quality problems during the project phase.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements.
• Manage supplier claims and 8D reports.
• Manage inspection plans for incoming inspections.
• Implement supplier quality agreements.
• Contribute supplier production-process knowledge and supplier quality experience to development projects.
• Drive quality task forces with suppliers when needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and practical experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with document control, including procedures, work instructions, forms, templates, and revision management.
• Good understanding of internal and external audit processes and audit preparation.
• Good knowledge of quality tools and methods such as FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience with quality-related standards and customer requirements; automotive knowledge such as IATF 16949 or VDA 6.3 is an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze quality data and prepare KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Very good English skills; German is an advantage.
• Proven experience in Supplier Quality Management.

Benefits

• We offer flexible working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas.
• A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere.
• Helpfulness among colleagues is not just an empty phrase but a practice everyday.
• A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton.
• An additional day-off every year for your birthday.
• Use our Edenred Voucher Card for your shopping experience with a top-up every month.
• We have a pet-friendly office.
• We celebrate our successes with Team Events, Summer & New Year's parties, and other initiatives!