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Supplier & Field Quality Engineer at Cannondale in Freiburg
Job Description
For more than 50 years, Cannondale has been a leading innovator in the cycling world. As more riders of all ages and abilities get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human-powered machine into the future each and every day. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere. Fueled by a free-thinking, always-game, got-your-back mentality, we ditched the rulebook and set forward on a path to make iconic bikes that simply work better. We look forward to the ride with you.
As a Supplier Quality Engineer at Cannondale, you connect our suppliers to the level of quality our riders expect on every ride. In this role, you help ensure frames, forks, and related components meet high standards from the factory floor through delivery. Your work strengthens product reliability, builds trust with our partners, and directly shapes the Cannondale rider experience. Come ride with us!
Note: This is not a remote position. This role is based on-site at Cannondale's Freiburg, Germany location.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Run supplier audits and turn findings into clear, practical actions
- Partner closely with frame and fork suppliers to resolve quality issues, especially paint-related topics
- Manage and investigate claims, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions
- Work day-to-day with global quality partners across Asia to track progress and close open issues
- Spend time on-site with suppliers and production to see problems firsthand and improve outcomes
- Share weekly updates on quality performance and open actions with cross-functional teams
- Build strong, direct relationships with suppliers to improve consistency and accountability
What You Bring to the Table:
- 2–4 years of experience in a supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or manufacturing engineering-related role
- Understanding of carbon fiber layup, curing, NDT methods
- Knowledge of metal forming, CNC machining, welding, heat treatment
- Familiarity with wheel building, brake systems, suspension components
- Ability to read technical drawings (GD&T)
- MSA, SPC, Gage R&R
- Knowledge of QMS (ISO 9001) and safety standards (ISO 4210)
- Problem-solving mindset
- Analytical and data-driven
- Strong communication (supplier relationships are critical)
Some of our Great Benefits:
- Hybrid work environment
- A mix of casual yet professional culture
- Commuter Incentive Program
- Great discounts on company products
- Located inside the Ganter brewery overlooking the Dreisam River
- Lunch rides
- Office events (Summer and Christmas)
Want a closer look into what it's like to Come Ride With Us? Explore more of Cannondale on Instagram and LinkedIn.
About the organization
As a proud member of the Pon Holdings family, Cannondale benefits from the strong foundation and extensive network of one of the Netherlands' largest family-owned businesses, as well as the largest bike portfolio in the world: Pon.Bike, including brands like Gazelle, Santa Cruz, Cervélo, Kalkhoff, Focus, Urban Arrow, Veloretti and Swapfiets. Being a part of Cannondale means being part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization backed by the strength and stability of Pon Holdings.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cannondale we value a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, regardless of your gender or race, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Our DEI Mission Statement: At Cannondale, we are on a mission to ensure all members of the cycling community feel that they belong. Our commitment to celebrating individuality and differences extends beyond our diverse line up of bikes to our workplace culture, where we recognize and embrace the strengths and viewpoints of each team member, regardless of their background or identity. We are thankful for the feedback and perspectives that challenge us to create more inclusivity in this space and hold us accountable to making meaningful progress.
WE ARE A CYCLE FRIENDLY EMPLOYER
The cycle-friendly employer certification scheme was developed to establish a European standard for cycle friendly companies. The certification is intended to help European companies to improve the situation for employees that cycle to work. As an acknowledgement for our effort we received the certificate "cycle-friendly employer".
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