Supplier Quality Manager (SQM)

Supplier Quality Manager (SQM)

Sibiu, Romania — thyssenkrupp Bilstein SA

Job details

Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent Experience level: Professionals Remote work: Not available Job field: Quality Management Status: Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible Posting date: 2026/09/07 Job number: JPT_ALL01516

Your responsibilities

• Supplier handling
• Quality responsibility for purchased parts in the assigned commodity groups
• Development of suppliers according to the requirements of BM
• Support in strategic supplier pre-selection and in the preparation of the procurement conference, as well as conducting technical discussions before awarding contracts
• Awareness of the actual supplier performance of the designated suppliers and if needed align with responsible SQA supporting actions (data provided by GSQA)
• Support of the BM auditing department in the annual supplier VDA 6.3 (process audit/potential analysis) audit planning within the assigned commodity groups; support in supplier audits with commodity-specific expertise as co-auditor, lead auditor (in case SQM is qualified)
• Planning and execution of capacity/process verification at the supplier (PRA, Run@Rate, two-day production, etc.) in accordance with logistic parameters and the nomination agreement. Monitoring of planned Safe Launch activities and evaluation of the results.

Continuous improvement

• Conducts independent quality development of assigned suppliers, including implementation of lessons learned actions, or supports development initiatives (Q-performance, capabilities, etc.); implements optimizations as defined by RCSQM and/or GCSQM
• Support in cost optimization projects on individual components within the assigned commodity groups; during supplier visits, the production process is reviewed for cost-saving potential. If potential savings are identified, the development and purchasing departments are informed and a decision is made on feasibility
• Change requests or special approvals from suppliers within the assigned commodity group are prepared according to BM guidelines. During implementation, supplier quality-related topics are processed (e.g., supplier visits, process approvals, sampling, etc.)

Support, Projects, Changes

• Participation in and approval of supplier feasibility studies including ABC risk assessment for purchased parts with the assigned suppliers
• Processing and approval of supplier APQPs and PPAPs in the assigned commodity groups
• Monitoring of quality-related supplier issues during the development phase (e.g., supplier visit, supplier meeting, escalation, etc.) in the assigned commodity groups

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience in Supplier Quality Management, Supplier Development or Quality Engineering, preferably in the automotive
• knowledge about VDA 6.3, ISO 9001; IATF 16949, FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, APQP, 8D
• certification as an internal/VDA 6.3 auditor (constitutes an advantage)
• advanced knowledge of English and /or German
• good communication skills, pro-active
• analytical spirit, ability to work autonomously and make decisions

Your benefits

What we offer

We provide a benefits package designed to support the professional and personal well being of our employees. This includes meal vouchers of up to 945 RON and a 1000 RON referral bonus, along with access to a 7Card membership. Transportation is ensured from over 30 localities around Sibiu, and for colleagues based in Sibiu, we offer a Tursib subscription. We also offer holiday, Christmas and Easter bonuses, and we support participation in some local sports events by covering the registration fees. In our locations, our colleagues have access to catering services in on site canteens, ensuring a comfortable workplace environment. We continually invest in professional development through training sessions, qualification programs and workshops focused on both technical and soft skills. If this aligns with what you are looking for in a future employer, we look forward to receiving your application.

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

We value diversity Therefore, we welcome all qualified applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

We value diversity Therefore, we welcome all qualified applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Company

Bilstein is one of the global leaders in damper technology and a key partner for top automotive manufacturers. We take pride in being recognized for continuous innovation and high standards in the development of automotive shock absorbers. In Sibiu, Bilstein has been present since 1996 as part of the international thyssenkrupp group, contributing to the development of products used in a large portfolio of vehicles, premium models and even motorsport. Here, our teams work with advanced technologies and benefit from an environment that prioritizes