GROUP LEADER REGIONAL SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEERING (m/f/d)

International, innovative, pioneering: We at BRP-Rotax are part of the global company BRP and we are passionate about moving the world's most exciting powersports vehicles. Technological progress and sustainable mobility are our drive. Are you ready to shape the future with us?

At BRP-Rotax, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading drive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development perspectives. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

For our dynamic Procurement Team in Gunskirchen, we are currently looking for a GROUP LEADER REGIONAL SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEERING (m/f/d)

The selected candidate will be responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of the Regional Supplier Quality Engineering team. This role ensures the delivery quality of the regional supply base during serial production by driving supplier development, managing critical escalations, and fostering a culture of zero defects. The Group Leader acts as a bridge between the operational SQE team, purchasing, and internal production customers to ensure compliance with BRP/Rotax quality standards.

Among the others, our Group Leader responsibilities:

Performance Monitoring: oversee the analysis of quality-relevant KPIs (PPM, number of claims) and ensure the team derives necessary measures for sustainable error prevention

Escalation Management: Lead interdisciplinary quality and escalation meetings; support the team in handling critical claims and supplier Q-escalations.

Supplier Development: Steer the serial supplier development programs; ensure the team defines and executes effective measures to improve supplier performance.

Process Compliance: Ensure the correct execution of supplier release audits, change management (in series), and maintenance of master data/inspection plans in the ERP/Q system.

Interface Management: Collaborate closely with NPD SQE (New Product Development) to ensure a smooth transition from project phase to serial production.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree (Bachelor or Master), preferably in the fields of Mechanics, Electronics, Production, Quality

At least 5 to 7 years of experience in a similar role within multinational companies and with a proven track record in Supplier Management

Deep knowledge of quality norms (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA).

Expertise in quality methods (8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, FMEA, APQP, PPAP).

A previous experience in managing a Team of direct reports will be considered a valuable asset to cover the role.

Proficient in SAP and CAQ systems.

Previous people management experience

Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T.

Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is highly desirable.

We offer

You will receive an exciting position in an international company with many interesting benefits. The minimum salary for this position is EUR 66,741.01 gross/year according to the very attractive collective agreement of the metal industry. An overpayment is possible, depending on your qualifications and experience.

Transforming mobility. Creating powertrain technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at BRP-Rotax, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier OEM in the global recreational and powersports industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at BRP-Rotax.