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Supplier Quality Manager

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In short

Emerson is seeking a Supplier Quality Manager for its European operations. This hybrid role involves defining and implementing supplier quality strategies, leading supplier qualification and development, and ensuring compliance with quality, regulatory, and ESG standards. The role requires extensive travel within Europe and offers a senior individual contributor position.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the supplier quality strategy, standards, and governance framework for Europe.
  • Lead the qualification and development of new and existing suppliers using methods like APQP, PPAP, and first-article approval.
  • Ensure supplier compliance with European regulatory requirements (CE marking, REACH, RoHS, ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and Emerson’s ESG standards.
  • Drive systemic root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (8D, DMAIC) for critical supplier quality escalations.
  • Establish and manage the supplier scorecard and performance-management system.
  • Develop contingency and risk-mitigation strategies for high-risk suppliers.
  • Serve as the technical authority on supplier quality tools and methodologies, coaching less-experienced colleagues.
  • Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, and Operations to embed early supplier involvement in New Product Development.
  • Influence continuous-improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) across the supplier base.
  • Provide reporting and trend analysis on supplier quality to senior leadership.
  • Lead supplier audits, forums, and workshops across Europe.
  • Champion sustainable and ethical supplier practices, reviewing labor standards and environmental performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years’ progressive experience in supplier quality, quality assurance, or manufacturing (or 6 years with a Master’s degree).
  • Recognized subject-matter expertise in Quality Systems & Tools (PPAP, APQP, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, 8D, SPC).
  • Willingness to travel extensively across Europe (approx. 30%).
  • Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Desired Qualifications

  • Higher-level qualification (e.g., Master’s) is an advantage.
  • Certified auditor (e.g., ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 lead auditor).
  • Six Sigma / Lean qualification (Green or Black Belt preferred) and proven continuous-improvement delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently on complex issues.
  • Experience coaching, guiding, or delegating to less-experienced quality professionals without formal people-management responsibility.
  • Strong commercial awareness and experience managing suppliers and customers in an international environment.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the supplier quality strategy for Europe.
  • Influence policy and process design.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
  • Work in a global leader in automation technology and software.
  • Contribute to making the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
  • Award-winning employee development programs.
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Company

Emerson

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Qualification

Bachelor

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