Supplier Quality Management Specialist

About the job

Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.

As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.

Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation, and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

Supplier Quality Management Specialist

Location: Winterthur

Workload: 100%

Starting Date: 1.6.2026 or tbd

To ensure that suppliers consistently meet company quality standards, and regulatory obligations by managing supplier inspections, audits, corrective actions, and continuous quality improvement across the supply base.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain supplier quality requirements, standards, specifications, and monitor supplier performance using KPIs and scorecards.
• Plan and conduct supplier-site inspections, including material, process, first article, and pre-shipment inspections, primarily across Europe.
• Plan, conduct on-site supplier quality audit, evaluate supplier QMS system and report findings.
• Participate in continuous improvement of WinGD’s supplier quality management system
• Identify supplier quality issues, lead or support root cause analysis, and manage corrective actions through effective follow-up and closure.
• Ensure the effectiveness of corrective actions through verification activities such as follow-up audits and inspections.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance and reduce defects.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and re-qualification activities.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Warehouse & Logistics teams to address supplier quality issues and mitigate risks.
• Prepare, maintain, and present supplier quality documentation, reports, and performance reviews in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and internal quality systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5 years of experience in supplier quality management, quality assurance and SCM
• Strong knowledge of supplier audits, inspections, and CA processes
• Experience working with external suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of SAP, ISO 9001/14001/ 45001 or similar quality management systems, ESG, MS Office so as document management software
• Readiness to Travel
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-up discipline
• Effective communication and supplier management skills
• Fluent English in speaking and writing

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities

Application:

We only consider a complete application, incl. updated CV, letter of motivation, certificates and testimonial/letter of reference