
Director Supplier Quality & Development
About the role
Über Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen für intelligente Klima- und Energielösungen, engagiert sich für Innovationen, die Komfort, Sicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit in den Alltag bringen. Durch modernste Entwicklungen in Bereichen wie Temperaturregelung, Luftqualität und Transport verbessern wir das Leben der Menschen, unterstützen kritische Branchen und gewährleisten den sicheren Transport von Lebensmitteln, lebensrettenden Medikamenten und mehr. Seit der Erfindung der modernen Klimaanlage im Jahr 1902 verfolgen wir ein klares Ziel: das Leben der Menschen und unsere gemeinsame Welt zu verbessern. Unsere führende Position verdanken wir unserer erstklassigen, inklusiven Belegschaft, die den Kunden in den Mittelpunkt stellt. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter corporate.carrier.com oder folgen Sie Carrier in sozialen Medien @Carrier.
About Us:
Carrier Global Corporation, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to innovation that brings comfort, safety, and sustainability to everyday life. Through cutting-edge advancements in areas such as temperature control, air quality, and transport, we improve people’s lives, support critical industries, and ensure the safe delivery of food, life-saving medicines, and more.
Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we have been driven by a clear purpose: to improve lives and the world we share. Our leadership position is built on a world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the canter of everything we do.
To learn more, visit
[Carrier website](http: //www.carrier.com/us/en/) or follow Carrier on social media @Carrier.
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Location: One of Carrier’s key manufacturing hubs in Europe (Germany – Frankfurt/Allendorf, France – Lyon/Montluel, or Poland – Wrocław/Legnica), with flexibility across other major European locations.About the Role:
As Director Supplier Quality & Development (SQ&D), you will lead and transform a best-in-class supplier quality function across Carrier Climate Solutions Europe.
You will be accountable for end-to-end supplier performance, driving measurable improvements in quality, delivery, and cost across the supply base. A key focus is reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), ensuring reliable supplier delivery, and implementing transparent, data-driven performance management.
In this role, you will directly impact EBIT, customer satisfaction, and operational stability.
Operating at a regional level, you will lead supplier development programs, manage critical escalations, and establish strong governance and standardized processes across all regions. You will act as a key partner to Procurement, R&D, and Operations, ensuring supplier performance is embedded across sourcing, industrialization, and production.
You will also drive digitalization, strengthen organizational capabilities, and build a culture of continuous improvement across SQ&D.
The scope covers the full Carrier Climate Solutions Europe (CSE) supply base, with primary responsibility for Residential and expansion into Commercial.
Your profile:
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Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
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12+ years of experience in supplier or manufacturing quality
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7+ years of leadership experience in global organizations
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*Strong expertise in: *
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*Supplier audits and qualification *
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*Quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF preferred) *
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*APQP, PPAP, and industrialization processes *
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*Structured problem-solving (8D, Six Sigma) *
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*Global supply chain quality management *
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Proven leadership and team development capabilities
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Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills (incl. executive level)
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Strong business acumen with the ability to link quality to financial performance
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Data-driven, structured, and analytical mindset
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Fluent English; additional European languages (e.g. French, German, Polish) are a plus
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Highly results-oriented with strong accountability mindset
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Ability to operate effectively in complex, global, matrix organizations
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Resilient and confident in escalation and high-pressure situations
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Collaborative yet decisive leadership style
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Strong governance focus and execution discipline
If you’re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply—even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every requirement.Our Commitment to You
Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. Every day, we strive to be an outstanding employer that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.
We aim to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where diversity and inclusion drive growth and innovation. We offer rewarding career opportunities, listen to employee feedback, and continuously challenge ourselves to improve.
This is The Carrier Way.
Join us and make a difference!Vergütungsspanne
Die jährliche Vergütung für diese Position liegt zwischen €95,500.00 - €191,500.00 jährlich. Faktoren wie Fähigkeiten, Ausbildung, Erfahrung und weitere Qualifikationen können die Vergütung innerhalb dieser Spanne beeinflussen.
Weitere Vergütung
Diese Position hat Anspruch auf kurzfristige Bonuszahlungen.
Leistungen
Wir bieten ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gesamtvergütungspaket mit zusätzlichen Benefits und Gesundheitsprogrammen. Diese variieren je nach Position und Standort.
Gleichbehandlung und Nichtdiskriminierung
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Bewerbungsfrist
Mindestens 14 Tage ab Veröffentlichungsdatum: 5 June 2026
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Benefits and perks
•Free Meals
•Learning Budget
Required skills
manufacturing engineering
automation
controls systems
process improvement
debugging
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