Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

Wabtec v Plzni (Faiveley Transport Czech a.s.), part of the Wabtec group, is looking for an experienced quality inspector focused on supplier processes. You will handle the transfer of new projects from abroad into the Czech branch, locate and validate new and existing suppliers, and work closely with the incoming inspection team.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure supplier quality using tools such as 8D, 5Why, QW, control plans, FAI, IS and APQP
• Carry out regular audits and supplier development for existing and new suppliers
• Approve first articles (FAI)
• Take part in customer audits

Required profile

• Work experience in quality at a manufacturing company
• English and Czech, as you will deal with foreign branches and suppliers
• Technical background and ability to read technical drawings is an advantage
• Experience handling customer complaints is a strong plus

Required skills

• Knowledge of quality tools (8D, 5Why, QW, control plan, FAI, IS, APQP)
• Advantageous: orientation in technical standards ISO and EN

What we offer

• 25 days of holiday and 3 sick days per year
• Canteen and subsidised meals with a choice of five lunch menus
• Annual bonus and pension insurance contribution of 1,000 CZK
• Transport allowance of 2 CZK per km
• Company chalet on the Šumava, multi-pass card for leisure activities, language courses and employee support line