Head of Supply Chain Quality

the Voith Group • York, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of € 4.8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe. Voith Hydro is hiring for: Head of Supply Chain Quality York, PA Summary – Lead regional supplier quality activities by qualifying and auditing suppliers, monitoring performance through KPIs, driving preventive quality measures and corrective actions, coordinating inspections and FATs, supporting cost optimization initiatives, and implementing continuous improvements aligned with Voith Hydro’s quality and renewable energy objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain quality management, ideally in renewable energy or industrial sectors.
• Proven leadership experience managing international teams.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, supplier audits, and lean methodologies.
• Excellent communication and intercultural skills; fluent in English (additional languages a plus).
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional quality teams, aligning strategies with Voith Hydro’s renewable energy objectives.
• Qualify and release suppliers via audits; monitor certifications and ensure compliance with Voith Hydro requirements.
• Drive preventive quality measures and follow up on supplier development activities (e.g., PFMEAs).
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, initiate corrective actions, and block/release suppliers based on defined criteria.
• Plan and coordinate inspections and FATs at supplier facilities; report results to project quality teams.
• Support cost optimization initiatives (OPEX, Lean) and integrate quality requirements into sourcing strategies and schedules.
• Participate in key supplier meetings (e.g., KoM) providing quality input; conduct process audits and data-driven verifications.
• Capture lessons learned and implement improvements in the management system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager