Global Supplier Quality Manager (w/m/d)

Palfinger EMEA GmbH

Maschinenbau, Betriebstechnik

Lengau

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Global Supplier Quality Manager (w/m/d)

15.04.2026

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

As a Supply Quality Manager (f/m/d), you ensure the achievement of PALFINGER’s quality objectives for the delivery performance of external suppliers in line with the procurement strategy and the company’s group guidelines. You continuously drive improvements in delivery quality and reduce quality‑related costs arising from complaints and warranties by supporting prototype and initial sample inspections, test processes, and product audits.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Select, approve and develop suppliers in line with PALFINGER standards in close cooperation with Procurement, including process capability assessments and quality assurance agreements
Define, coordinate and monitor quality requirements, inspection plans and systematic process improvements at suppliers, including on-site visits and audits according to EN ISO 9001
Support prototype, pre-series and initial sample processes, including planning, coordination and evaluation together with R&D, Engineering and internal stakeholders
Lead and coordinate complaint and warranty handling with external suppliers, analyse root causes, define corrective actions and drive sustainable reduction of quality costs
Monitor and report key quality KPIs for supplied parts (complaint rate, refund rate, audit rate, etc.) and initiate targeted improvement programs with suppliers

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Technical education in mechanical or electrical engineering (e.g. HTL, technical college, master craftsman) or comparable qualification
Several years of professional experience in quality management/quality assurance, ideally in the metalworking industry and in collaboration with suppliers
Sound knowledge of QM methods and tools (e.g. APQP, 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa) and advantageously training as quality system manager and/or lead auditor
Very good English skills in spoken and written form; confident use of SAP and MS Office as well as strong intercultural and communication skills
High assertiveness and willingness to travel up to approx. 50% (primarily within Europe, occasional worldwide trips).

WHAT WE OFFER

Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home on a regular basis
Further training and international career opportunities
Corporate health management "PALfit"
Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us. Minimum yearly gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 53,241.02 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualifications, we offer market-conform overpayment.