Quality Manager Global Accounts

About VAT Group
At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.
Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.
Quality Manager Global Accounts
Quality Manager - Global Account / Key Account
Purpose of the role
Act as the single point of contact for a major global customer regarding all quality-related topics and requirements. Lead the Global/Key Account Product Quality Engineers and work closely with Product Management, Key Account teams, and global stakeholders to drive customer satisfaction, quality performance, and a zero-defect culture.
Responsibilities
Professionally lead and coordinate the Global Account / Key Account Product Quality Engineers.
Act as the primary customer interface for all quality-related topics, requirements, and escalations.
Ensure product quality in the market and support the fulfillment of customer-specific quality expectations.
Manage quality escalations and customer dissatisfaction, coordinating appropriate corrective actions.
Define, manage, and track annual customer-specific quality objectives and initiatives.
Own the Quality section of the customer scorecard, including definition of initiatives, monitoring, preparation of materials, and customer communication.
Monitor customer and VAT quality KPIs and define and track corrective measures where required.
Lead the standardization and optimization of product quality and customer-specific processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and cross-functional stakeholders globally.
Lead or support customer visits and audits, taking responsibility for all quality-related topics.
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Key Account teams, Engineering, and other global functions.
Drive continuous improvement and contribute to a zero-defect quality culture.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in quality management combined with direct customer interaction.
Experience with quality processes for high-tech components within a global and highly consolidated market environment.
Experience in the
semiconductor industry
, including relevant customer requirements and processes such as
Copy Exact
.
Strong knowledge of quality management methodologies and tools, including
8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA, and SPC
.
Advanced experience in
audit management, complaint management, project management, product development, and change management
.
Knowledge of
ISO and IATF standards and requirements
.
Auditor qualification or relevant auditing experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education as a Quality Expert/Manager or similar.
Technical education or degree in
Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
is considered an advantage.
Strong escalation, conflict management, moderation, presentation, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within international teams and a global matrix organization.
Systematic, methodical, and solution-oriented approach with the ability to hold stakeholders accountable when required.
Very good knowledge of VAT products, their functionality, and areas of application.
Fluent in
English and German
.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
Five years + of experience in quality management and direct customer contact
Profound experience of the quality process (mechanism) of high-tech components in a highly consolidated market environment on a global scale
Experience in the Semiconductor Industry and the relevant processes as well as customer requirements (e.g., Copy Exact)
Very good knowledge of the VAT products, function and area of application
Teamwork in international teams and ability to work in a matrix organization
Advanced knowledge in audit management, project management, complaint management, quality tools, product development and change management
Background about ISO and IATF norms and standards
Bachelor degree or education as Quality Expert / Manager (or similar)
Bachelor degree or Apprenticeship in electrical or/and mechanical engineering/profession advantageous
Good listening, communication, presentation and moderation skills
Qualification / Education as Auditor
Basic knowledge of ISO and IATF requirements
Good skills in Escalation and Conflict Management
In-depth knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, Ishikawa, 3-legged 5 why, Fishbone diagram, FMEA, SPC, etc.
Ability to hold others accountable as required
Systematic, methodical and solution-oriented approach to work
Fluent English and German
You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.
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