Supplier Quality Specialist

Company Description

MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! THINK CUSTOMER FIRST! EXPERIMENT! CARE! BE OPEN!

Do you want to make a difference? Our goal is to always put customers and people first! Our challenge is to experiment and innovate, being open to change and diversity. These are the pillars of the Carel Culture Code, the basis of our corporate culture and our platform for growth. If you can relate to these values or want to make them your own, join us and find out just how much we can achieve together!

We are world leaders in control solutions for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, as well as systems for humidification and adiabatic cooling. Our products guarantee high performance, are energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.

Position

The selected candidate will join the Supplier Quality team and will be responsible for ensuring and continuously improving the quality performance of assigned suppliers. Working in close collaboration with Procurement, R&D and the Quality team, the role involves supporting supplier qualification, monitoring manufacturing processes and promoting corrective and improvement actions throughout the supply chain.

Specifically, The Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• supporting the qualification and onboarding of new suppliers through process and system audits;

• monitoring supplier quality performance through KPI analysis, periodic audits and the definition of improvement plans;

• managing supplier non-conformities and leading corrective actions by applying structured problem-solving methodologies, such as 8D;

• overseeing the supplier PPAP process and validating the manufacturing processes used for components subject to approval;

• collaborating with Procurement and R&D during product development, supporting supplier selection and evaluating the related manufacturing processes;

• assessing supplier changes involving processes, materials, tooling and manufacturing sites;

• developing and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of purchased components and products;

• promoting a strong quality culture across the supply chain and ensuring effective cross-functional coordination with the stakeholders involved.

Requirements

• solid knowledge of supplier quality management, supplier development and auditing processes;

• knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D and root-cause analysis;

• knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan and quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949;

• good understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial technologies;

• good command of Excel and data analysis tools, with the ability to interpret quality KPIs;

• strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, combined with a quality- and results-oriented approach;

• proactive and autonomous working approach, combined with flexibility, adaptability and the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Other information

What we offer

• Work-life balance: remote working and flexitime

• On-boarding program and continuing training

• Company welfare: company canteen, life insurance, welfare platform, company bonus, contributions to school expenses

• Carel BoostCamp, a three-year training course for new hires under the age of 30, aimed at developing transversal skills, such as project management, cross cultural communication and problem solving

CAREL applies the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement "Metalmeccanica Industria".

The reference gross annual fixed salary (RAL) range for this position is between €40,000 and €50,000.

The overall compensation package will also include:

• Individual performance bonus (MBO);
• Company performance bonus (Premio di Risultato), linked to collective results and subject to applicable favorable tax regulations;
• Additional welfare and benefit programs provided by the company.

The actual compensation offered will be determined on gender-neutral criteria based on the candidate's qualifications, professional experience, seniority and skills. For particularly qualified candidates, compensation may be positioned outside the indicated range.

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Our organisation aims to ensure the establishment of transparent and responsible governance and to foster a fair and inclusive workplace where diversity is recognised as an essential value for the innovation we strive to bring. Carel is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination. In line with these objectives and values, all applications received will be given due consideration and will be exclusively valued based on competences, experiences, motivation and values alignment.

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