Head of Supply Chain Quality

About the Voith Group

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.

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.

Qualifications -

• 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.

Physical Demands -

Employees in this position are regularly required to walk, stand and use hands to finger, handle or feel. They are frequently required to reach with hands and arms. They are often required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employees are required to talk and hear in an industrial setting (noise level can be high at times) and regularly required to lift 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent