This role is based at our headquarters in Mendrisio. The ideal candidate will bring a patient, organized, and problem-solving approach to their work and must have prior experience in a similar field.

Key Responsabilities:

Supplier Quality Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain supplier quality standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct inspections and tests of products and processes to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Evaluate, approve, and monitor suppliers through audits, scorecards, and performance metrics.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead supplier onboarding from a quality perspective, ensuring compliance with organizational requirements.

Quality Assurance in Procurement

• Collaborate with the procurement team to integrate quality criteria into purchasing decisions.
• Define incoming inspection requirements for materials and components.
• Manage non-conformances, supplier deviations, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure timely resolution of quality issues, working directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze supplier performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause analysis (e.g., 5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA) for recurring supplier issues.
• Develop and implement quality improvement programs focused on reducing defects and waste.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure supplier compliance with industry standards, legal regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to supplier audits, certifications, and quality records.
• Support internal and external audits involving procurement and supplier quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with procurement, engineering, operations, and product development teams.
• Provide training and guidance on supplier quality requirements and best practices.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) with supplier quality readiness and qualification.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in supplier quality, procurement quality, or quality engineering.
• Experience in supplier audits, quality systems, and corrective action processes.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 or industry-specific standards (e.g., ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100).
• Proficiency with quality tools: FMEA, SPC, PPAP, APQP, 8D, CAPA.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage supplier relationships effectively.

If this position matches your skills and aspirations, please send your complete application, including CV and references, to career@delvi.tech with your name and “ Quality Supervisor – Supply chain ” in the subject line.

Only short list candidates will be contacted.