Quality Manager (m/f/d)

Röchling Industrial; Gijzegem; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Annual personal training plan

International environment

Translate quality requirements into on

Policy implementation influence

Résumé du poste

Röchling Industrial in Gijzegem, Belgium, is seeking a Quality Manager (m/f/d) to drive our quality department. You will oversee product and process quality, manage your direct team, and ensure compliance with ISO/IATF standards.

You will lead audits, guide shop-floor quality, report to the Plant Manager, and collaborate with EHS. Fluent English required; German is an asset. Join an international environment and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master or equivalent in science/engineering or related field.
• Management systems knowledge (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) is an asset.
• Excellent command of English; German is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Drive the quality department and oversee all quality aspects, including product and process quality.
• Lead and develop the Quality Engineer, Production Assistant, Quality Auditors and Final Inspectors.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and act as main contact for stakeholders.
• Ensure shop-floor quality standards and safeguard KPI targets; support EHS activities.
• Ensure compliance of the management system with applicable legislation and standards (IATF 16949, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

Connaissances

Quality management

Leadership

Audits

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Master of Science in Engineering

Outils

SPC

8D

MSA

FMEA

Description du poste

For our Gijzegem site, we are looking for you as

Quality Manager (m/f/d)

Where we need you

• As Quality Manager, you are the driving force behind our quality department. You are responsible for all aspects of quality, ranging from product and process quality to managing your direct team members
• With your excellent communication skills, you play a central role in guiding internal and external audits, acting as the primary point of contact
• Furthermore, you play an essential role in implementing quality standards on the shop floor. You ensure a regular presence on the production floor to safeguard quality KPIs and motivate employees to work in accordance with these standards
• You report directly to the Plant Manager and lead the Quality Engineer and the Production Assistant. Your team also includes Quality Auditors and Final inspectors. Using your communication and leadership skills, you bring out the best in your team and continuously improve quality standards
• You will also support the EHS Manager and take on specific tasks to ensure KPI targets are met in this area as well
• In addition, you ensure that our management system complies with applicable legislation and international standards, such as IATF 16949, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001. As the point of contact for external stakeholders—such as OEMs and auditors—you play a crucial role in safeguarding quality, safety, and well‑being in the workplace
• This role places you in a key position within the organization to ensure quality and EHS standards

How to convince us

• Preferably a Master of Science or engineering degree, or equivalent experience
• Additional training in management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949) and quality tools (SPC, 8D, MSA, FMEA) is an asset
• Experience in quality management, preferably within an automotive supplier
• Knowledge of other management systems, such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, is an asset
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Knowledge of German is an asset
• You are communicative, persuasive, and a team player
• Flexibility, the ability to anticipate needs, and resilience under pressure are among your strengths
• You possess an analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• You place great importance on working in a manner that prioritizes quality, safety, and environmental awareness

What we offer

• A competitive salary with fringe benefits
• An annual personal training plan
• The opportunity to work in an international environment
• Translating legal frameworks and customer quality requirements into shop‑floor practices
• The opportunity to influence the implementation of established policies.

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. This means: We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles.

The Röchling Group has been shaping industry. Worldwide. For more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11.681 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 83 locations in 25 countries.