Head of Quality Management (m/w/d)

TN Germany; Pulheim; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Head of Quality Management to shape and execute their quality strategy. This hands-on leadership role requires extensive experience in quality management systems within the automotive industry, focusing on compliance and functional safety. The successful candidate will lead a small team, manage audits, and collaborate across departments to ensure quality in every step of product development.

Leistungen

Flexible work hours

Remote work opportunities

Targeted training courses

Collaborative work environment

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in quality management within the automotive industry.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.

Aufgaben

• Define and improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Manage internal and external audits, including supplier audits.
• Drive a zero-defect mindset in early development stages.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Quality Management

Tools

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

ISO 26262

VDA 6.3

ASPICE

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Cubonic GmbH

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Posted:

13.05.2025

Expiry Date:

27.06.2025

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Job Description:

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Your Mission:

As Head of Quality Management, you will be responsible for shaping and executing Cubonic’s quality strategy across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier networks. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires deep expertise in developing and implementing quality management systems and engineering processes in an automotive environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring quality and compliance throughout our product lifecycle — from prototype to series production — with a special focus on systems for functional safety (ASIL) and autonomous driving technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 26262.
• Lead the development and execution of quality assurance processes across product development (APQP, PPAP), engineering validation, and pre-series build.
• Support cross-functional teams in building mature, audit-ready engineering processes.
• Manage internal and external audits (system/process/product), including supplier audits.
• Establish robust problem-solving methodologies (8D, Ishikawa, FMEA) across departments.
• Drive a zero-defect mindset in early development stages with hands-on involvement in issue resolution, lessons learned, and risk management.
• Collaborate with development, project management, purchasing, and production to ensure quality is embedded in every step.
• Build and lead a small but effective Quality Team, scaling as the company grows.
• Prepare for upcoming homologation, functional safety audits, and certification readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in quality management within the automotive industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards: IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, ISO 26262, ASPICE, etc.
• Proven experience in engineering quality and process development, especially in the context of R&D, prototype builds, and vehicle launch.
• Familiarity with start-up environments or greenfield projects is a big plus.
• Strong hands-on mentality: you are comfortable working directly with engineers, suppliers, and technical teams to resolve issues.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Working at Cubonic

• Change to the future - In our young, dynamic and highly motivated team we design a new, effective and value-oriented automotive development
• Grown company with start-up flair: first-name culture, short communication channels, independent work and helpful colleagues
• Further development: Due to our strong growth, there are always new opportunities for personal and professional development. Targeted training courses will help you along this path
• Flexible work hours and remote work opportunities.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in the autonomous vehicle industry.

We believe in solving today's and tomorrow's transportation challenges more sustainably, efficiently and effectively