Quality & Compliance Leader - Automotive, Global Ops

Röchling Automotive; Gijzegem; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fringe benefits

Annual personal training plan

International environment

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Gijzegem, Belgium, is seeking a Quality Manager (m/f/d) to drive the quality department, manage the team, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 45001/ISO 14001. You will lead audits, improve shop-floor quality, and liaise with OEMs and auditors to safeguard quality, safety, and well-being in the workplace.

The role requires English proficiency; German is an asset. You will report to the Plant Manager and collaborate with Quality Engineers, Production Assistants and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Training in ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and quality tools is a plus.
• Experience in quality management, preferably in an automotive supplier.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 is an asset.
• Excellent knowledge of English; German is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive the quality department and manage the team.
• Guide internal and external audits as primary contact.
• Implement quality standards on the shop floor and monitor KPIs.
• Lead Quality Engineer, Production Assistant, Auditors and Final Inspectors.
• Support EHS Manager and help meet KPI targets.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001; liaise with OEMs/auditors.
• Act as key liaison to safeguard quality, safety, and wellbeing.

Skills

Quality management

Audits

Team leadership

English proficiency

ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

German knowledge

Education

Master of Science or engineering degree

Tools

SPC

8D

MSA

FMEA

Job description

Röchling Automotive in Gijzegem, Belgium, is seeking a Quality Manager (m/f/d) to drive the quality department, manage the team, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 45001/ISO 14001. You will lead audits, improve shop-floor quality, and liaise with OEMs and auditors to safeguard quality, safety, and well-being in the workplace.

The role requires English proficiency; German is an asset. You will report to the Plant Manager and collaborate with Quality Engineers, Production Assistants and