Responsibilities and key activities:
Taking part in piloting and implementing quality practices and requirements, both in the SQM team and within the defined material category；
Partnering with stakeholders to ensure that product and process quality, technical and business requirements are defined for the category’s supplier base；
Manage supplier qualification process and participate in supplier negotiations as required to ensure supplier quality commitment；
Monitor and report supplier delivery/quality performance and ensure corrective/preventive actions；
Ensure audits/assessments at suppliers are planned and executed with the target of securing adherence to KONE’s quality and sustainability requirements. Ensure transparency of information；
Ensure that reported quality issues and audit/assessment findings are analyzed, root-caused and corrective/preventive actions agreed upon, implemented to prevent a reoccurrence of quality issues；
Continuously improve suppliers and mitigate potential risks to achieve business objectives and drive supplier development projects, as well as drive their performance by building and establishing effective corrective and improvement actions；
Act as result provider in new product/change projects and ensure the right quality via execution of production part approval process (PPAP)；
Actively support the implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies at suppliers and internal KONE processes；
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability standards
Implementing Quality Strategy together with the team and staying up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to supplier quality management.
Requirements for the role:
At the minimum B.SC level technical / Mechanic / industrial Eng degree;
Minimum 3-7 years of experience in the Mechanics parts fabrication manufacturing environment (E.g. Machining, welding, assembly, casting, painting, plating, etc.) with a strong technical background；
Product and process auditing experience, management system auditing experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, IATF6949 or similar；
Fluency in English (Read, Write, and Spoken);
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and can interface with many parties at all levels in an international and cross-cultural environment;
Good analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills accompanied by an excellent project management approach with strong stakeholder management capabilities;
Strong solution-oriented approach, capability to implement, and persistency in follow-up activities to ensure quality and sustainability
Self-driven and self-motivated to learn and coach others to produce results;
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~ 30%~50% of the time).
Add-ons that will make the application stronger:
M.Sc. level university/University of Applied Sciences degree;
Fluency in English and Chinese, both in written and speaking;
Certification within Lean and/or Six Sigma green belt;
Understand automotive industry quality practices such as VDA 6.3(Certified VDA 6.3 auditor is a plus);
Strong background in mechanic engineering and/or material sciences.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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Skills Required
- B.Sc. degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related technical field
- 3-7 years experience in mechanical parts fabrication/manufacturing (machining, welding, casting, assembly, painting, plating)
- Product and process auditing experience; management system auditing with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949 or similar
- Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and supplier qualification
- Fluency in English (read, write, spoken)
- Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills in international environments
- Analytical and problem-solving skills; project management experience; drive corrective and preventive actions
- Self-driven, coachable, and persistent in follow-up to ensure quality and sustainability outcomes
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~30%-50% of the time)
- M.Sc. or University of Applied Sciences degree
- Fluency in Chinese (written and spoken)
- Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Certified VDA 6.3 auditor or understanding of VDA 6.3
- Strong background in mechanical engineering and/or materials science
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
