Supplier Quality Manager | Electronics Manufacturing

We are looking for a Supplier Quality Manager who will develop, standardize and develop the Teltonika EMS supplier quality management system for several production sites. Work location - Svylos g. 16, Vilnius.

This is a position for someone who wants to not only solve supplier quality problems, but also form a unified supplier quality management practice in a growing EMS organization.

In this position, you will lead a directly subordinate supplier quality / SQE team, contribute to its growth and development of competencies and have the authority to strengthen supplier quality management throughout the supply chain.

You will be responsible for supplier qualification, risk assessment, auditing, development, escalation management and performance improvement, ensuring supplier compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AQAP 2110 and other applicable customer, regulatory and industry quality requirements.

The main objective of the position is to ensure a unified and effective supplier quality management system for Teltonika EMS, increase the maturity of supplier processes, reduce supply chain quality risks and ensure supplier readiness for EMS, automotive, medical, defense and other regulated projects.

In this position, you will:

• You will lead a directly subordinate supplier quality / SQE team and contribute to the development of its structure, competencies and working principles.
• You will create, develop and standardize supplier quality management processes for several production sites.
• You will form a common supplier quality management model, including supplier qualification, classification, risk assessment, approval, monitoring and escalation management.
• You will develop suppliers in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AQAP 2110 and applicable customer and industry requirements.
• Assess the maturity of suppliers' quality management systems, manufacturing processes, documentation, traceability and control methods.
• Prepare and manage supplier development plans based on identified gaps in quality, processes, traceability, documentation, risk management and performance.
• Coordinate supplier qualification, periodic assessment, process audits and targeted supplier improvement programs.
• Manage critical supplier nonconformities, 8D, RCA, CAPA, corrective action effectiveness and supplier escalation process.
• Ensure control of supplier changes, deviations, PCN, EOL, component qualification and product/process approval.
• Monitor supplier quality KPIs, analyze supplier performance trends and initiate systematic performance improvement actions.
• You will ensure the application of APQP, PPAP, FAI / FAIR, FMEA, MSA, SPC and other quality planning, validation and process control methods in the supply chain, when applicable according to product, customer or sector requirements.
• You will coordinate supplier process audits, including the application of VDA 6.3 methodology, when relevant according to supplier, product or customer requirements.
• You will cooperate with procurement, engineering, production, quality, project and customer quality teams.
• You will have the opportunity to visit strategic suppliers in Lithuania and abroad, conduct audits, assess process maturity and contribute to supplier development directly at their production sites.

What we expect from you:

• At least 5 years of work experience in the field of quality in a manufacturing company.
• Practical experience in supplier quality management and supplier development.
• Experience in leading a team or functionally coordinating supplier quality / SQE activities.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and ability to apply them in practice in supplier management.
• Experience in conducting supplier process audits and assessing the maturity of their processes.
• Practical knowledge of 8D, RCA, CAPA, non-conformance management, corrective action effectiveness assessment and supplier escalation.
• Ability to prepare supplier development plans, set clear actions, responsibilities and deadlines and ensure their implementation.
• Ability to analyze supplier quality KPIs, identify risks and initiate systematic improvement actions.
• Understanding of APQP, PPAP, FAI / FAIR, FMEA, MSA and SPC methodologies and their application in the supply chain.
• Ability to work with different types of suppliers: electronic components, mechanical components, subcontracting, special processes and other manufacturing suppliers.
• Leadership, negotiation, analytical thinking and cross-functional cooperation skills.
• Willingness to go on planned business trips to suppliers in Lithuania and abroad.
• Good knowledge of English (B2–C1 level).

We will consider the following as an advantage:

• Knowledge of ISO 13485, IATF 16949 and/or AQAP 2110 requirements and practical experience in their application in supplier quality management.
• VDA 6.3 process auditor qualification.
• Experience in the automotive, medical device, defense, electronics or EMS manufacturing sector.
• Experience in working with OEM, Tier 1 / Tier 2, medical, defense or other regulated sectors supply chains.
• Experience in preparing suppliers for PPAP, FAI / FAIR, process validation or the start of serial production.
• Experience in applying AQAP 2110 quality assurance requirements in supplier quality management.
• Experience in implementing supplier development or improvement programs.
• Experience in managing supplier quality indicators, scorecard systems, risk assessment and supplier escalations.
• Experience in growing, developing or structuring a supplier quality / SQE team.
• Experience in the electronics / EMS manufacturing sector.

Our offer to you:

• We take care of emotional and physical well-being by providing additional health insurance.
• We celebrate achievements and have fun together during team building events, summer festivals and other important occasions for us.
• We offer solid bonuses to those participating in the referral program.
• We reward for long-term work together.
• We make you happy with a day off on your birthday.
• We give gifts on Teltonika's birthday.
• We enjoy fruits.

Salary:

We value everyone's efforts and experience, so we offer an attractive salary that matches your skills and competence. The salary for this position ranges from 30 Eur/hr. to 40 Eur/hr. (~5040 Eur – 6720 Eur) excluding taxes, depending on your experience and competence.

• The employment contract specifies a fixed hourly salary excluding taxes.

5040-6720 €/mon. gross