Professional Quality Systems & Digitalization (d/f/m)

Schaeffler; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Schaeffler Academy

Awards program

Health and sports offerings

Company pension

Job summary

Schaeffler is a global technology company seeking a Quality Systems leader for its Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division in Germany. The role focuses on owning and evolving the Quality Systems landscape, driving the digital transformation, and managing ERP integrations across international projects.

You will coordinate with Business, Quality, IT, and SAP/ERP programs, champion automation and data-driven improvements, and mentor teams on process excellence and change management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Digital Transformation, ERP implementations, or related functions.
• Strong hands-on experience with implementing, developing, and managing systems, releases, and change management in international projects.
• Proficiency in SAP/SAP S/4HANA and enterprise landscapes; advanced analytics and AI use-cases are a plus.
• Excellent English skills; German language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop the Quality Systems landscape within Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, ensuring governance and value delivery.
• Drive digital transformation of the Quality organization through process digitalization and data-driven solutions.
• Manage lifecycle of Quality Systems: requirements, testing, releases, deployments, training, and continuous improvement.
• Design and optimize end-to-end quality processes and their integration into ERP environments.
• Lead international stakeholder alignment, rollouts, and transformation projects with compliance to standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Digital transformation

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

The Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division of Schaeffler provides comprehensive repair solutions and services for the global mobility ecosystem. With innovative strength, technical expertise and the highest product quality, the division also supports workshops with complex repairs and is a pioneering provider of repair solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles and prepares the independent aftermarket for the technologies of tomorrow.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop the Quality Systems landscape within Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, ensuring effective governance, standardization, and sustainable business value
• Drive the digital transformation of the Quality organization through process digitalization, automation, innovative technologies, and data-driven solutions
• Manage the complete lifecycle of Quality Systems, including requirements management, testing, releases, deployments, training, and continuous improvement
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems, digital tools, and solutions supporting Quality Assurance
• Lead the planning and execution of IT projects in the areas of Quality Assurance, Reporting, and Analytics
• Design and optimize end-to-end quality processes and ensure their seamless integration into enterprise applications and ERP environments
• Act as the key interface between Business, Quality, IT, Digitalization, and SAP/ERP programs, translating business requirements into scalable solutions
• Identify, prioritize, and implement digitalization initiatives, including automation, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled use cases
• Lead international stakeholder alignment, system rollouts, and transformation projects while ensuring compliance with quality standards, governance frameworks, and corporate requirements

Your Qualifications

• University degree combined with at least 4 years of relevant professional experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Digital Transformation, ERP implementations, Process Excellence, or comparable functions
• Strong hands‑on experience in implementing, further developing, and managing systems, releases, rollouts, and change management initiatives in international and cross-functional project environments
• Profound understanding of business processes, system governance, and end‑to‑end process integration, along with sound knowledge of SAP, SAP S/4HANA, or comparable enterprise application landscapes
• Very good English language skills, both written and spoken; German language skills are considered an advantage
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving skills combined with a strong passion for continuous improvement, digital innovation, automation, Artificial Intelligence, and data‑driven solutions
• Strong communication skills, professional stakeholder management, and a proactive, structured, and solution‑oriented working style with a high degree of ownership

Our Offering

• Flexible working time models and attractive remuneration
• A wide range of further personal development opportunities via the Schaeffler Academy
• Rewarding your wealth of ideas, e.g., within the framework of the Schaeffler Awards and operational idea management
• Health and sports offerings, e.g., through the Schaeffler Health Coach app
• Accumulation of an additional old‑age pension as part of the company pension scheme
• Many other employee benefits, among others within the scope of corporate benefits

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation.

Information on our understanding of leadership can be found here: www.schaeffler.com/leadership.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Germany GmbH & Co. KG

Alessa Robl

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