Supplier Quality Engineer - Aerial Work Platforms (w/m/d)

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.

Are you ready to take quality management to the next level and make a tangible impact on one of PALFINGER's key strategic goals? As we work to multiply the market share of our Aerial Work Platforms and drive a strong transformation in this product line, we're looking for a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer for our office in Köstendorf.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quality control and certification of supplier products, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and support supplier audits and development activities by Global Supplier Quality Management. 
• Define, monitor, and report KPIs related to supplier quality performance, driving corrective and preventive actions for continuous improvement. 
• Foster strong supplier relationships, supporting joint improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Contribute to the optimization and harmonization of QM standards across the organization
• Engage in optimization and transformation projects that will drive growth and efficiency

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed university or university of applied sciences degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to break down complex issues and deliver practical, effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, machining, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Experience with quality tools (8D, PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis); process and project management experience is an advantage.
• Solution-oriented, proactive, and motivated to drive improvement and deliver measurable results; fluent in English (German an advantage) and willing to travel up to 30%.

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

Minimum gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 53,241.02 based on full-time employment per year. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conforming overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.