Head of Quality (f/m/d)

Schneider Electric; Lahr/Schwarzwald; Presencial; EUR 93.000 - 114.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

30 days vacation

Bonus opportunities

Development opportunities

International group

Descripción de la vacante

Schneider Electric in Lahr is seeking a CS&Q Manager to lead the Quality and Customer Satisfaction team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure robust processes across the plant. You will champion PFMEA, 8D problem solving, and automotive quality standards while collaborating with Methods and Production to sustain compliance.

Fluent German and English are required, with a strong background in Quality Management and team leadership.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or comparable qualification.
• Proven knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and country-specific specs (UL, CCC).
• Profound knowledge of PFMEA, Lean Six Sigma and 8D.
• Experience with PFMEA, Lean Six Sigma, 8D and related quality tools.
• Strong collaboration across Methods and Production; digital affinity; intercultural competence.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the CS&Q team (≈12+ employees) to ensure robust, engaged performance.
• Drive process robustness via PFMEA and Manufacturing Quality Fundamentals in automotive standards.
• Ensure close collaboration with Methods and Production to deploy actions and maintain compliance.
• Apply 8D problem resolution techniques for escalations.
• Manage the plant’s Quality Management System and support internal/external audits (ISO, UL, CCC).
• Drive Supplier Quality improvements and represent the voice of the customer.

Conocimientos

Quality Management

Team leadership

PFMEA

8D

Lean Six Sigma

Process Management

Digital affinity

Intercultural competences

German & English fluency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical

Comparable qualification

Descripción del empleo

IMPACT starts with us: Join us in shaping a strong culture of Quality at one of Schneider Electric’s key sites in Lahr. As a CS&Q Manager, you inspire excellence, elevate customer trust, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. This role is all about setting directions, empowering people, and ensuring that quality remains at the heart of everything we do—today and for the future.

All key information at a glance:

• When and where: Lahr and as soon as possible
• Duration: unlimited
• Vacation: 30 days
• Weekly hours: 35
• Your contact person: Florian Hahmann

Our Offer:

• Be part of agrowing companywith a positive industry reputation, who is arecognized leaderin a market where energy services are in demand
• join an entrepreneurial company with a positivecorporate cultureand strong team culture
• We offer acompetitive salary and bonus opportunities with excellent benefits
• Develop different interests in the future? With Schneider Electric, you have all the development opportunities an international group can provide

Your IMPACT:

• Leading the Customer Satisfaction & Quality team with approx. 12+ employees, securing a competent, robust and engaged team
• Driving process robustness, especially through PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and the deployment of Manufacturing Quality Fundamentals (automotive standards)
• Ensuring strong collaboration with Methods and Production departments, for steady deployment of actions and sustained compliance
• Ensuring appropriate speed and methodology (especially 8D) for escalations and issue resolution
• Managing the Quality Management System for the plant, ensuring successful internal and external audits (ISO, UL, CCC...)
• Driving Supplier Quality improvements
• Representing the voice of customer, driving Customer Centricity within the plant
• Contributing to a network of CS&Q Managers, through practise sharing and brainstorming

Your Profil:

• Strong experience in Quality Management, with at least first team leadership experience
• A bachelor's degree in the field of electrical engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Professional skills and knowledge about the standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and country-related specifications (UL, CCC...)
• Profound knowledge in PFMEA, Lean Six Sigma, 8D
• Professional skills and experience in Process Management Methods & ToolsA high level of digital affinity
• Intercultural competences to ensure pleasant cooperation within our company
• Experience in the manufacturing of electronic products would also be advantageous
• Fluency in German and English with excellent verbal and written skills

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