Description: Head of Global CoE Quality (f/m/d)

PALFINGER North America; Duisburg; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

PALFINGER is looking for a Head of Global CoE Quality to lead initiatives ensuring compliance with ISO standards and driving continuous improvement. The position requires a dynamic leader with extensive experience in quality assurance and strong analytical skills. Join a global leader in innovative lifting solutions and enhance your career with us.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Corporate health management 'PALfit'

Company restaurant with daily meal subsidy

Job ticket for travel

Further training and career opportunities

Qualifikationen

• At least 5 years experience in quality assurance or planning in manufacturing.
• Experience leading teams of up to 20 people.
• Fluent in English and German with intercultural competence.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the COE Quality team with a focus on training and global performance.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards through audits and risk analysis.
• Drive the continuous improvement of quality standards and processes.

Kenntnisse

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

DOE

Analytical Skills

Lateral Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Quality Management

Six Sigma and Quality Manager certification

Tools

Minitab

SAP-Q

Polyworks

Jobbeschreibung

Career

Head of Global CoE Quality (f/m/d)

28.05.2025

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

Based in Bergheim (Salzburg), the Center of Excellence for Quality Management plays a pivotal role in driving global quality standards across the PALFINGER Group. Combining innovation, digitalization, and process excellence, the department ensures the implementation of efficient systems and leads strategic quality initiatives that shape the future of the organization.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the COE Quality team with a focus on training, support, and global performance
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards through audits, risk analysis and system monitorings
• Drive the continuous improvement and digitalization of quality standards, processes as well as tools
• Establish specialized teams to optimize supplier reimbursements and standardize FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP processes across the product lifecycle
• Manage the Quality Leader initiative, ensuring effective KPI tracking, transparent reporting, and alignment with the strategic objectives of the Palfinger Group
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Quality Management (Six Sigma and Quality Manager certification beneficial)
• At least 5 years experience in quality assurance or planning in manufacturing with responsibility for leading teams of up to 20 people
• Proficient in quality tools like PPAP, FMEA, MSA, DOE and software such as Minitab, SAP-Q, Polyworks with strong analytical skills
• Hands-on and solution-driven leader with strong execution and lateral leadership skills experienced in driving cross-functional initiatives across the organization
• Fluent in English and German with intercultural competence and global team experience, willing to travel up to 30%
  
  

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
• Further training and international career opportunities
• Corporate health management "PALfit"
• Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
• Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
• Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
  
  

Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 65.432,36 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

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Jennifer Hopfgartner

Talent Acquisition Partner

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Location

Bergheim

Palfinger AG

Plainbachstraße 14 , 5101 Bergheim

Austria