Supplier Quality Manager (m/f/x)

About the role

Skeleton Technologies is hiring an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to strengthen its Quality Department in Markranstädt, Saxony. This is a hands-on opportunity to work in a fast-moving environment where your quality expertise will directly influence business performance.

The company’s broader mission is to support a net-zero future by enabling lower energy use, reduced fuel consumption, and fewer CO2 emissions through advanced energy storage solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and carry out supplier audits, including potential analyses, process audits, VDA 6.3 reviews, ISO 9001 audits, and IATF 16949 audits.
• Own supplier APQP, PPAP, safe launch, and supplier qualification activities.
• Handle supplier quality concerns, claims, non-conforming materials, and 8D reporting.
• Track and communicate supplier quality performance using KPIs such as PPM, audit results, supplier scorecards, 8D progress, and chargebacks.
• Lead supplier development efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the incoming inspection team and keep inspection plans and quality criteria up to date.
• Create, implement, and maintain Supplier Quality Agreements.
• Support supply chain teams with supplier selection, qualification, and risk assessment.
• Bring supplier quality knowledge into development and industrialization programs.
• Run supplier task forces and escalation actions for major quality problems.
• Help improve the Quality Management System and ensure alignment with ISO 9001 and IATF requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or another relevant technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in supplier quality management, preferably in automotive, energy storage, or industrial manufacturing.
• Practical experience with supplier audits and supplier qualification processes, especially VDA 6.3, ISO 9001, and IATF 16949.
• Solid knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and safe launch approaches.
• Strong capability in 8D problem solving, root cause analysis, and handling non-conforming material.
• Experience with supplier scorecards, PPM monitoring, and quality KPI reporting.
• Background in working with or managing incoming inspection teams.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional and international teams.
• Comfort with quality management systems and data analysis tools.
• Very good English communication skills; German is considered an advantage.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible working hours and room to shape your own ideas.
• A flat hierarchy that supports a positive working atmosphere.
• Access to a training budget to grow your skills and knowledge.
• A collaborative culture where colleagues help one another in practice, not just in words.
• Opportunities for ongoing personal and professional growth.
• An extra day off on your birthday each year.
• An Edenred voucher card with monthly top-ups for shopping.
• A company pension scheme to support long-term financial security.
• Participation in internal sports activities such as SkelFitness.
• A pet-friendly office environment.
• Team events, summer celebrations, New Year’s parties, and other company initiatives.

About Skeleton Technologies

Skeleton Technologies is a global Cleantech 100 company and a leader in high-power energy storage for transportation, grid, automotive, and industrial uses. The company focuses on building products that help customers lower emissions, cut energy consumption, and improve power efficiency.

Its supercapacitor and SuperBattery technologies, built on patented curved graphene, are designed to deliver exceptional power and energy density. Skeleton works with major customers across automotive, industrial, truck fleet, and aerospace sectors.

The company has locations in Tallinn, Markranstädt, Varkaus, Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Helsinki, Lappeenranta, and Toulouse.