Global Supplier Quality Manager (w/m/d)

PALFINGER AG

📍 Lengau, Upper Austria, Austria

Full-time Operations Specialties Managers Posted March 01, 2026

Job Description

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Select and approve suppliers together with Purchasing in line with PALFINGER standards, including the conclusion of quality assurance agreements

  • Introduce and further develop suppliers regarding PALFINGER processes and quality requirements, including the definition of inspection and test plans

  • Plan and support prototypes, first samples and pre-series phases, ensuring robust quality assurance measures for new products and relocation projects

  • Conduct supplier audits (e.g. according to EN ISO ) and coordinate systematic process improvements between PALFINGER and external suppliers

  • Manage supplier-related complaints and warranty cases, including root cause analysis, definition and follow-up of corrective actions as well as monitoring of supplier quality KPIs
  • YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

  • Technical education in mechanical or electrical engineering (e.g. HTL, technical college, ...