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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (all genders)
Location: Munich, DE
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
STARK is a pioneering defence technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the deployment of autonomous systems across various domains. We specialize in designing, developing, and manufacturing high-performance, software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective unmanned systems. Our mission is to provide NATO Allies and their partners with a decisive technological edge in highly contested environments.
Your Mission
As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, you will architect and scale a global supplier quality ecosystem that ensures a "zero-defect" transition from Design to Series Production. Your role will involve building systems, standards, and automated processes that support multi-plant growth without increasing manual workload.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and continuously 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.
- Manage supplier non-conformance (SCAR/CAPA), root cause analysis, and enforce Quality Assurance Agreements (QAA).
- Drive APQP, PPAP, and FAIR processes, optimizing inspection resources through risk-based part categorization (Critical vs. Low Risk).
- Act as the technical bridge between Engineering and Supply Chain, translating key characteristics and design intent into manufacturable supplier standards.
- Lead DFMEA and process risk reviews to prevent defects before series production ("Process Defense").
- 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 while reducing internal inspection effort.
- Ensure supplier compliance with regulatory, environmental, and customer-specific requirements (e.g., REACH, RoHS, NATO, aerospace/defense standards) and mentor junior staff on low-risk validations.
Qualifications
- Education: BSc/MSc in Mechatronics, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- Experience: 5+ years in Supplier Quality Engineering, Quality Management, or Supplier Development (aerospace, automotive, or defense preferred).
- Skills:
- Proven expertise in supplier lifecycle management (evaluation, onboarding, FAI/PPAP approval, performance monitoring).
- 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 desirable).
- Strong analytical and root cause problem-solving capabilities in complex production environments.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP QM), MS Office, and quality management software.
- Languages: Fluent English required; German advantageous; strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills.
We Offer
- Opportunity to build the future of European Defence with a forward-thinking company.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About the Company
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.