Manager – Supplier Quality Assurance Devices (f/m/x)

ZEISS

Job Description
Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That's just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people.

In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together.

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Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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  • responsible to advise all quality aspects regarding Supplier Quality Assurance to ensure safety, effectiveness, reliability, and quality capability of purchased material from suppliers

  • implement best practices for managing supplier non-conformities and incoming inspection processes while ensuring precise assessment of incoming materials and components meet regulatory standards

  • define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance, incoming inspection effectiveness, and complaint management with a strong focus on regulatory compliance

  • establish and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers, fostering quality improvements and adherence to the medical device industry standards and regulations

  • collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including quality management, production, procurement, and engineering, to drive quality initiatives and sustainably resolve supplier-related issues

  • drive continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing quality, reducing defects, and optimizing costs within the medical device supply chain

  • stay well-informed about evolving medical device industry trends and regulations pertaining to supplier quality and inspection

  • drive digitalization and process improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality assurance to its next level

  • maintain constant contact with the global Supplier Quality teams to achieve continuous development


  • Bachelor or Master of Science/ Engineering or comparable, required

  • minimum 5 years of experience in supplier quality management or related roles in quality

  • extensive knowledge of quality assurance & quality management systems, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, AQL, APQP, MSA, 8D, CAPA, MDR, FDA regulations, and other relevant medical device industry standards

  • expert in interpretation of technical drawing (GD&T) and AQL sampling plan table

  • strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

  • excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to effectively manage internal/external cross-functional teams with the understanding of cross-functional tensions

  • analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and implement data-driven decisions

  • willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

  • fluent in German and English, French would be an advantage

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