Global Head of Quality (m/f/x)

Interroll Software Electronics GmbH; Wermelskirchen; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global manufacturing company in Wermelskirchen is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality strategies aligned with business growth. Responsibilities include developing global quality strategies, establishing production standards, and leading quality initiatives across departments. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in mechanical engineering, over 5 years of management experience, and fluency in English and German. The role offers competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Job bike

Urban Sports

Free parking

Discounted lunch

30 days vacation

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of management experience in quality.
• Deep knowledge of quality engineering methods.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute global quality strategy.
• Establish standards for production process control.
• Lead major problem-solving initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Quality methods (SPC, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis)

English (C1)

German (C1)

Intercultural collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

What are my responsibilities?

• Develop, own and execute the global quality strategy, aligned with Interroll's business objectives and growth plans.


• Partner directly with Engineering and R&D leaders to establish and govern a robust Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) framework for all new product developments, innovations and major change projects.


• Establish global standards for production process control, inspection, and testing protocols across all manufacturing sites.


• Lead major, cross-functional problem-solving initiatives (utilizing methodologies like 8D) for critical field failures or customer escalations, driving to root cause and permanent correction.


• Develop and execute a global supplier quality management strategy, including qualification, audit, performance monitoring, and development programs.


• Champion a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility. Partner with the Interroll Academy to develop and deploy a global quality curriculum for training on core tools, standards, and problem-solving.


• Act as the key quality advisor and partner to the leadership teams in Operations, Technology, and Sales.

What do i need to qualify for this job?

• Master degree or equivalent education in mechanical engineering


• Minimum of 5 years’ management and leadership experience in a comparable role in Quality


• Deep knowledge on quality methods and tools such as SPC, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis) and engineering methods and tools such as APQP and PPAP


• Pragmatic and Hands-on in Execution Excellence


• Able to foster global collaboration with an intercultural mindset


• Taking Ownership and Accountability (“Own the solution”)


• Provide People Management with ethical leadership


• Min. C1 in English and German, additional languages a strong plus


• Strong identification with our corporate values: Long-term thinking, Committed to excellence, Always respectful, Passionate about customers

What do we offer you?

• Attractive employer benefits: Secure job in a growing, international company


• Open corporate culture: Individual induction, various team events


• Agile working environment: Modern and well-equipped workplace, short decision-making processes thanks to flat hierarchies


• Personal development as well as varied and responsible tasks


• The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and increase innovative strength


• Many additional benefits: job bike, urban Sports, free parking, discounted lunch, etc.


• 30 days vacation


• Flexible organization of mobile office and on-site work