Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve global supplier quality processes within the QMS, including CAQ deployment and standardized inspection frameworks
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, evaluation, audits, and ongoing performance monitoring
• Own supplier non-conformance management (SCAR/CAPA), root cause analysis, and enforcement of Quality Assurance Agreements (QAA)
• Drive APQP, PPAP, and FAIR processes, optimizing inspection resources through risk-based part categorization
• Act as the technical bridge between Engineering and Supply Chain to translate design intent into manufacturable supplier standards
• Lead DFMEA and process risk reviews to prevent defects before series production
• Conduct on-site supplier audits to resolve systemic process failures and ensure ISO/industry compliance
• Standardize global inspection plans to ensure consistent "Pass" criteria and trusted data across plants
• Proactively mitigate supply chain risks impacting cost, delivery, and performance

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Mechatronics, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Management, or Supplier Development (aerospace, automotive, or defense preferred)
• Proven expertise in supplier lifecycle management, including evaluation, onboarding, and FAI/PPAP approval
• Strong hands-on knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and core quality tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, CAPA)
• Experience conducting supplier audits and working within ISO 9001 (EN9100/VDA 6.3 is desirable)
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP QM and quality management software
• Fluent English; German language skills are an advantage
• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the defense sector

About the Company

STARK is a defense technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop, and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective, providing operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.