Director of Quality

MIND Business and Technology GmbH; Kirchroth; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent technology company in Kirchroth, Germany, is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance to drive the quality management strategy in the automotive parts industry. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in quality management and will be responsible for establishing certifications and optimizing quality processes. Strong proficiency in English and cross-cultural communication skills are essential. This full-time role provides an opportunity to lead significant quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of experience in quality management in automotive parts.
• Ability in driving quality improvement for key accounts.
• Proficient in English with strong communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop quality strategy and KPIs.
• Lead establishment of IATF 16949 system.
• Build digital quality monitoring platform.
• Manage customer complaints and boost satisfaction.
• Oversee quality improvement projects.

Kenntnisse

Quality management in automotive

Strategic planning

Cross-cultural communication

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

1. Develop the group's quality strategy, key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementation plans. Promote standardized quality management across sites/business units.
2. Lead the establishment and certification of the group's IATF 16949 system. Continuously optimize the application of core quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, and FMEA.
3. Build a digital quality monitoring platform to identify process control weaknesses and drive systemic improvements.
4. Ensure implementation of customer quality standards and effective fulfillment of customer requirements.
5. Manage the full cycle of major customer complaints, prevent potential batch risks, and improve customer satisfaction.
6. Oversee the full-cycle management of quality improvement projects (from initiation to standardization), optimize quality costs, and enhance quality-related benefits.
7. Collaborate with R&D and production departments to lead resolution of critical quality issues.
8. Identify weaknesses in process quality control and drive continuous optimization for stable and controlled process quality.
9. Lead team transformation, foster a data-driven quality culture, and enhance the team's professional capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of comprehensive quality management experience in the automotive parts industry, covering both plant and regional quality management. Familiarity with products such as vehicle lights, air conditioning systems, and wiring harnesses.
• Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, system development, team transformation, and quality assurance for key accounts. Capable of driving overall improvement in group quality management.
• Proficient in English, with strong cross-cultural communication skills.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing