Engineer Quality - Project Quality Management (m/f/d)

CATL; Arnstadt; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

Group accident insurance

International work environment

Training & development

Employee discounts

Bicycle leasing

Job summary

CATL in Germany seeks a senior Quality Manager to serve as the main quality contact for customers in commercial vehicle and ESS projects. You will coordinate quality activities across design, development and project execution, interfacing with internal departments to drive quality improvements and ensure successful project delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in quality leadership within automotive/battery energy, strong problem-solving and project management skills, and fluency in English and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in ESS, customer quality, project quality, supplier quality or related field, preferably automotive/battery/energy.
• Direct customer interaction experience handling requirements, complaints and escalations.
• Knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA, SPC and structured problem-solving methods.
• IATF 16949 and VDA knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills; ability to drive quality topics cross-functionally.
• Fluent in English and German; Chinese is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main quality contact for customers in commercial vehicle and ESS projects and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Serve as the key interface between customers and internal departments and drive quality topics throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and coordinate quality-related documents for customer tenders and project development.
• Review and negotiate quality-related contract clauses and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead quality activities during design, development and project implementation, including design reviews, quality planning and FQP preparation.
• Monitor and lead site quality activities, including quality witnessing and review of quality records; coordinate outsourced quality personnel.
• Coordinate site acceptance, TOP documentation, grid acceptance and customer walkdowns for smooth delivery.
• Independently lead analysis and resolution of complex quality issues, including root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Drive cross-functional problem solving and continuous quality improvement in an international project environment.

Skills

Quality management

Customer interaction

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Languages: English/German

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Quality

Job description

Your Responsibilites and Tasks:

• Act as the main quality contact for customers in commercial vehicle and ESS projects and maintain strong customer relationships
• Serve as the key interface between customers and internal departments and drive quality topics throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and coordinate quality-related documents and requirements for customer tenders and project development
• Review and negotiate quality-related contract clauses and customer-specific requirements
• Lead quality activities during design, development and project implementation, including design reviews, quality planning and FQP preparation
• Monitor and lead site quality activities, including quality witnessing, review of quality records and coordination of outsourced quality personnel
• Coordinate site acceptance, TOP documentation, grid acceptance and customer walkdowns to ensure smooth project delivery
• Independently lead the analysis and resolution of complex quality issues, including root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Drive cross-functional problem solving and continuous quality improvement in an international project environment

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in ESS, customer quality, project quality, supplier quality or a related field, preferably in the automotive, battery or energy industry
• Proven experience in direct customer interaction, handling customer requirements, complaints and escalations
• Strong knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, FMEA, SPC and structured problem-solving methods
• Good understanding of quality management systems and customer-specific requirements; IATF 16949 and VDA knowledge is an advantage
• Strong project management, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to independently drive quality topics and cross-functional problem solving
• Fluent in English and German; Chinese is an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally

Your Benefits:

• Excellent long-term career prospects in an international company
• Annual bonus payments (loyalty bonus and variable performance bonus)
• Company pension scheme
• Group accident insurance providing 24/7 coverage both at work and during personal time
• International working environment where teamwork is highly valued
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
• Bicycle leasing program
• Find here more benefits: https://www.catl-career.com/content/Unsere-Benefits/

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disabilities.