Supplier Quality Developer Machining

Festo
Festo

Software Engineering, Quality Assurance

Budapest, Hungary

Posted on Nov 11, 2026

As a Supplier Quality Developer Machining, you will play a key role in ensuring and continuously improving supplier quality performance across global machining and metal-cutting supply chains. Working closely with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders, you will drive supplier development, quality excellence, risk mitigation, and sustainable manufacturing performance in an international environment.

Your job:

  • Drive and monitor supplier quality performance related to machining and metal-cutting manufacturing technologies
  • Plan, perform, and follow up supplier audits with a strong focus on VDA 6.3 standards and requirements
  • Define, track, and verify corrective and preventive actions to ensure sustainable quality improvements
  • Coordinate supplier quality issues, complaints, and escalations while supporting effective root cause analysis and problem resolution
  • Support the qualification, assessment, and approval of new suppliers, including supplier risk evaluations
  • Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to improve supplier processes and product quality
  • Monitor and analyze supplier quality KPIs and initiate improvement measures where necessary
  • Lead supplier development projects and continuous improvement initiatives in an international environment
  • Drive the implementation of best practices in quality management and supplier performance management
  • Actively contribute to quality improvement, process optimization, and cost reduction initiatives


Your qualification:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a comparable technical field
  • Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in Supplier Quality Management, Supplier Development, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance
  • Strong knowledge of machining, metal-cutting manufacturing technologies, and industrial production processes
  • Experience in conducting supplier audits and implementing supplier development programs
  • Qualification as a VDA 6.3 Auditor or comparable auditing experience
  • Solid knowledge of quality management systems, quality assurance methodologies, and problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa
  • Fluent English skills, both written and spoken
  • Experience working in international manufacturing or supplier environments is an advantage
  • User-level knowledge of SAP PP/MM and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively across international teams
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to approximately 20%

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package, including annual bonus, monthly cafeteria allowance, and long-service awards.
  • Flexible working arrangements with up to 5 home office days per month.
  • Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
  • Language learning support.
  • On-site fitness center and sports facilities.
  • Company restaurant available on-site.
  • Secure, covered parking facilities.

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