Supplier Quality Development

Who will you be working with?
You will be work as part of centralized Supplier Quality Organization to establish/ensure a strong Quality in the Supplier Panel cross Transit Region.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for the assessment and re-assessment of suppliers in your scope and will conduct approval of initial samples and perform FAIs at supplier.
You will manage critical supplier issues in cooperation with PL/ Site Quality, Purchasing and Engineering to ensure proper Root cause analysis, Corrective action and recovery plan implementation as well as effective cost recovery process from suppliers for COPQ.
To ensure continuous supplier performance improvement, you will support development plans for selected suppliers within the assigned commodity.
What will your typical day look like?
Ensure Supplier Quality for the assigned commodity
Perform assessment and re-assessment audits (Generic and Special processes) at suppliers in commodity panel and follow-up the defined actions in link to these audits as per Wabtec rules
Manage PPAPs (Initial sample releases and FAIs) at suppliers in link to release of new parts
Process re-qualification at main suppliers in the panel to ensure quality standard and continuous supplier development
Execute supplier development programs with suppliers and internal stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing)
Follow Top Offender meetings and QBR/QQR with main suppliers of assigned (sub-)commodity
Ensure resolution of Critical supplier issues (Hot Issues) within the commodity in cooperation with Product Line/ Site Quality, Engineering and Project Management:
Ensure proper root cause analysis at suppliers and highlight needed internal improvements in link to significant supplier issues
Autonomous management of dedicated Supplier Commodity- Audit, QQR, Top Worst Supplier Planning.Ensure implementation and efficiency of corrective / preventive actions at suppliers for these significant supplier issues
Support effective COPQ recovery process from suppliers in cooperation with Commodity Lead Buyers and Product Line / Site organization (Quality, Purchasing, Project Management)
Regular review and reporting of status and progress of these Critical supplier issues to SQD Responsible
What do we want to know about you?
2+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer or SQA/SQD
Hands‑on expertise in CNC cutting, bending, milling, brake press operations, fabrication, and/or testing & validation is very welcomed
Extensive manufacturing experience with mechanical systems, fabrication processes, welding, and assembly.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including welding schematics.
Strong documentation and organizational skills; ability to maintain accurate records and support reporting requirements.
Fluent English and Czech language
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Familiarity with design principles for railway products, systems, and operating environments.
Experience with welding processes (TIG, MIG, arc), cutting, grinding, drilling, and assembling components into prototypes, fixtures, or final assemblies is welcomed
Knowledge of assessment methodologies and experience performing internal/external audits (ISO 19011, ISO 9001).
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage workload independently.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time to supplier sites and Wabtec locations.
Legal authorization to work in the EU (no visa sponsorship available).
What can we offer you?
25 days of annual leave plus 3 sick days.
Flexible working hours (7.5 hours per day).
Opportunity to work remotely up to 50% of working time.
Annual performance bonus based on individual objectives.
Transportation allowance (CZK 2/km).
Subsidized meals in the company cafeteria.
Access to a company cottage in the Šumava mountains.
Flexi Pass card for leisure activities.
Language courses and online learning platforms.
Pension contribution of CZK 1,000 per month.
Discounted mobile plans for employees and family members.
Employee referral bonus.
Company events and team gatherings.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No