Global Quality Project Leader for Product Development

BELIMO Automation AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Belimo Automation AG is seeking a Quality Project Manager (80-100%) to act as the quality voice in global product development and change projects. You will ensure quality planning, risk management, and readiness before gates, while integrating lessons learned across regions and plants.

You will lead quality plans, perform risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement using APQP, FMEA, and PPAP methods. Fluent English and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Project Quality Engineer in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP and problem solving.
• Certified Internal or Lead Auditor for ISO 9001; IATF 16949 or comparable standards are an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience with quality management systems, testing methodologies, and technical documentation.
• Proven ability to analyze processes, identify gaps, and develop improvement plans.
• Experience in cross‑functional and cross‑regional teams with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as the quality lead and single point of contact for quality in assigned global product development and change projects.
• Develop, implement, and monitor project-specific quality plans and control concepts across PCP phases.
• Contribute to product and process risk assessments such as FMEA and ensure mitigations are verified.
• Review specifications, design outputs, verification and validation plans and results.
• Ensure lessons learned and field insights are integrated into new projects.
• Apply harmonized quality methods and templates across hubs, regions, and plants.
• Collect, evaluate, and report project quality data; identify trends and initiate actions.
• Support audits and ensure timely closure of deviations with ISO and internal standards.

Skills

Quality mindset

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

Job description

Belimo Automation AG is seeking a Quality Project Manager (80-100%) to act as the quality voice in global product development and change projects. You will ensure quality planning, risk management, and readiness before gates, while integrating lessons learned across regions and plants.

You will lead quality plans, perform risk assessments, and drive continuous improvement using APQP, FMEA, and PPAP methods. Fluent English and cross‑functional collaboration are essential.