SQA Team Leader
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026.
Req ID 88815 | Tianjin, China, ZF Wind Power (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
About The Teams
We are looking for a new colleague as the Team Leader of Supplier Management for Heat Treatment & Gears, Bering, Steel & Forging Process Technologies for our business Wind Power, at our location of Tianjin, China.
What you can look forward to as SQA Team Leader:
- Ensure, in conjunction with other areas such as Program Purchasing, Quality, Commodity Purchasing the adequate quality of the products and services delivered by the external suppliers.
- Lead a team of local supplier quality engineers to ensure full support to the business needs while fostering team cooperation and ZF and customer quality and EHS requirements.
Local Suppliers Management. like: Monitor and report on plant level the supplier quality performance and supplier readiness activities. Ensure on plant level adherence to supplier quality performance targets and supplier readiness planning. Supervise the daily operations of the local Supplier Management dept. including supplier readiness activities (risk assessments, technical reviews, APQP, safe launch), complaint handling incl. cost recovery, SDR handling, supplier auditing (VDA6.3, technological), supplier quality escalations, QD83 negotiations, cost reductions and supplier development activities. Supervise, evaluate and coach the plant Supplier Quality Engineers. Plan training according to the required qualifications for the plant Supplier Quality Engineers. Oversee progress of 8Ds related to major supplier related complaints. Oversee implementation of major changes that impact products / processes of suppliers. Coordinate with BU IW implementation of ZF Group and BU IW tools and procedures for Supplier Management. Coordinate with BU IW implementation of Supplier Management strategy. Manage local budget for Supplier Management Department.
- Keep learning for optimization of the Quality, safety and environment.
Your Profile as SQA Team Leader:
- Education: Bachelor or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or metallurgy or related field. At least 5 years’ working experience in foundry (or relevant experience); with the knowledge of Bearing, or Heat Treatment, or Steel & Forging marterials and processes technologies. At least 2 years of team managment experiences.
- Commodity specific technology: Heavey medal related commodity specific technology (operations and inspections) like Bearing, or Heat Treatment, or Steel & Forging is mandatory, finish machining and 3D CMM measurement is strongly recommended; Required to have comprehensive knowledge or be skilled of conducting quality related topics like: 8D problem solving, APQP quality planning, VDA6.3 process audits, FMEA product and process risk assessments, Technical statistics, IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 Basics.
- Be fluent in both English and Chinese as working language and eligible to work in China.
- Be adopted into ZF Culture like: Living ZF Strategy & Vision; Acting Entrepreneurially; Embracing Change & Innovation; Driving Execution & Accountability; Fostering Collaboration & Empowerment.
Why you should choose ZF in China?
- Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.
- Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
- Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.
Be part of our ZF team as SQA Team Leader and apply now!
Contact
Constance Wu