Senior Specialist Product Quality (m/f/d)

CYBEX; Bayreuth; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CYBEX in Bayreuth, Germany, is seeking a dedicated Quality Lead to own the quality lifecycle across our product development teams. You will define quality requirements, collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Compliance, and suppliers, and drive risk analyses to ensure design and process excellence.

You will coordinate with international partners, monitor KPIs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem‑solving methods.

Qualifikationen

• Completed degree in Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Several years of professional experience in Quality Management within product development.
• Excellent knowledge of quality and risk management methods (Design/Process FMEA, HARA, RCA).
• Experience with international and cross-functional project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; able to influence without direct authority.
• Willingness to travel internationally; English fluent; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Own the Project Quality Lead role across the entire product development process.
• Define, plan, and monitor quality requirements with PM, Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, and suppliers.
• Manage and continuously improve quality activities across the product lifecycle.
• Facilitate risk analyses (Design FMEAs and other methodologies) and ensure timely actions.
• Coordinate quality topics with interdisciplinary teams and international partners, especially in Asia.
• Execute prototype quality assessments and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports.
• Review Process FMEAs and support supplier qualification and ramp-up.
• Evaluate product qualifications against defined requirements and standards.
• Monitor development project quality KPIs and report milestones and gates.
• Drive CI activities using structured problem-solving and preventive tools.

Kenntnisse

Quality management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

English skills

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Tools

8D

QRQC

PPS

Jobbeschreibung

Germany / Bayreuth — CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. We are a leader in child safety and an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents, offering car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers to keep little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in recent years, we are looking for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the Project Quality Lead (QL) role throughout the entire product development process for the assigned Business Unit
• Definition, planning, and monitoring of quality requirements in close collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, Compliance, Manufacturing, and international suppliers
• Management and continuous improvement of all quality activities across the entire product lifecycle – from concept and development phases through series production, distribution, and post‑market surveillance
• Facilitation of risk analyses and assessments, particularly Design FMEAs and other quality and risk management methodologies
• Ensuring timely implementation and follow‑up of all quality‑related actions within the product development process
• Coordination of quality‑related topics with interdisciplinary project teams, international stakeholders, and manufacturing partners, particularly in Asia
• Execution of prototype quality assessments and preparation of comprehensive evaluation and review reports
• Review of Process FMEAs and support of supplier production approval and series production ramp‑up
• Evaluation of product qualifications and validation results against defined quality requirements, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards
• Monitoring the quality status of development projects and providing regular reporting on quality KPIs, project milestones, development gates, and progress of the Quality Roadmap
• Driving continuous improvement activities through the application of structured problem‑solving methods and preventive quality tools

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Engineering or a comparable technical discipline
• Several years of professional experience in Quality Management within product development, ideally in consumer goods, juvenile products, or a comparable manufacturing environment
• Strong practical experience with structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, QRQC, PPS, or similar approaches
• Excellent knowledge of quality and risk management methods, particularly Design and Process FMEA, HARA, and Root Cause Analysis
• Good understanding of product development processes, Supplier Quality Management, and manufacturing operations
• Experience working in international and cross‑functional project teams
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and high intercultural awareness
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead and influence without direct disciplinary responsibility
• Structured, analytical, and solution‑oriented mindset with a strong quality focus and high attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, understandable, and actionable recommendations
• Confident presence with excellent presentation, reporting, and documentation skills
• High level of ownership, initiative, and execution capability
• Excellent written and spoken English skills; German language skills are an advantage but not a requirement
• Willingness to travel internationally

CYBEX operates globally and has employees from over 120 nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both professionally and personally, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. We place great importance on our values: Imagination, Belief, Passion, Strength, Respect, and Love. These values shape our company culture and drive us to develop innovative solutions and achieve exceptional results.