Gestor de Qualidade de Fornecedores (m/f/x)

Job Description

Skeleton Technologies is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager (m/f/x) to join our dynamic team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your insights will contribute directly to the success of the overall company!

Our ultimate goal with Skeleton is to build a net zero future, and our role is to make sure the world is aware of how we can help save energy, cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and enable the energy transition.

Your tasks in the net zero journey

• Plan and execute supplier audits (Potential Analysis, Process Audits, VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
• Lead supplier APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch, and supplier qualification activities.
• Manage supplier quality issues, claims, non-conforming material, and 8D reports.
• Monitor and report supplier quality KPIs (PPM, audit findings, supplier scorecards, 8D status, chargebacks).
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead the incoming inspection team and maintain incoming inspection plans and quality requirements.
• Implement and maintain Supplier Quality Agreements (SQAs).
• Support supply chain in supplier selection, qualification, and risk management.
• Contribute supplier quality expertise to development and industrialization projects.
• Lead supplier task forces and escalation activities for critical quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement of the Quality Management System and compliance with ISO 9001/IATF requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in supplier quality management, ideally within the automotive, energy storage, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience conducting supplier audits (VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and leading supplier qualification processes.
• Strong background in APQP, PPAP, and Safe Launch methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with 8D problem-solving, root cause analysis, and non-conforming material management.
• Familiarity with supplier scorecards, PPM tracking, and quality KPI reporting.
• Experience managing or working closely with incoming inspection teams.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Proficiency in quality management systems and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage.

Benefits

• We offer flexible working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas.
• A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere.
• Use the training budget to expand your knowledge and competencies.
• 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 offer a company pension scheme for your financial security in the future.
• Be active & participate in our internal sports challenges (SkelFitness).
• We have a pet-friendly office.
• We celebrate our successes with Team Events, Summer & New Year's parties, and other initiatives!

We're not just about energy storage. We're about redefining energy for a net zero future, and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey.