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Supplier Quality Manager

Ajax Systems· Manufacturing Department – Manufacturing Team
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Hybrid (Gdańsk, Hungary)Full-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe. The role focuses on quality governance, supplier qualifications, audits, and leadership of IQC and SQ divisions within the supplier quality function.

Responsibilities

  • Quality Governance: Establish and maintain the department’s quality standards, ensuring they align with global best practices and organizational goals.
  • Strategic Contracting: Act as a key technical expert during contract negotiations, defining robust Quality Assurance Agreements (QAA), warranty terms, and enforceable penalty frameworks for non-compliance.
  • Supplier Audits & Lifecycle: Lead the end-to-end supplier qualification process (AVL), conducting rigorous on-site and remote technical audits to evaluate manufacturing capabilities and risk profiles.
  • Performance & Compliance: Drive supplier excellence through systematic Scorecard evaluations and the SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Report) process, ensuring root-cause elimination via 8D or similar methodologies.
  • Supply Chain Resilience: Collaborate with partners to optimize packaging, warehousing, and logistics, specifically aiming to eliminate transit-related defects and reduce logistics waste.
  • Strategic Leadership: Design and execute the development strategy for the IQC (Incoming Quality Control) and SQ divisions, fostering a high-performance culture through continuous training and mentorship.
  • Engineering Oversight: Lead the engineering team in proactive defect prevention, ensuring that technical requirements are met before mass production begins.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years in Supplier Quality Management, ideally within high-tech electronics, systems assembly, or automotive industries.
  • Expert ability to interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and schematics.
  • Deep understanding of ISO 9001 (mandatory)
  • Mastery of core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, and FMEA.
  • Intermediate+ English; Mandarin Chinese is a nice-to-have.
  • Soft skills: analytical mindset, system-first problem solving, ability to influence in high-pressure environments.
  • Mobility: readiness for business travel up to 20-30% (including international trips).

Skills

Required:Quality governanceQAA, warranty terms, penaltiesSupplier auditsSCAR & 8D methodologyISO 9001APQP, PPAP, 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, FMEAEnglish
Nice to have:Mandarin Chinese

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in one of the most recognized and innovative security manufacturers.
  • Opportunity to take on new challenges, advance your career, and make a meaningful impact.
  • Opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and dynamic environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and exploration of new ideas.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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