Senior Specialist Product Quality (m/f/d)

CYBEX; Bayreuth; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CYBEX in Bayreuth, Germany, is seeking a Project Quality Lead to own quality across the full product development lifecycle for the assigned Business Unit.

You will define quality requirements with PM, Engineering, Compliance and Manufacturing, drive risk analyses like FMEA, and lead continuous improvement with international suppliers.

The role requires a technical degree, several years in consumer goods quality, and willingness to travel internationally.

Formación

• Degree in engineering or comparable technical discipline.
• Several years of quality management experience within product development.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods (8D, QRQC, PPS) or similar.
• Knowledge of Design and Process FMEA, HARA and Root Cause Analysis.
• Understanding of product development, supplier quality management and manufacturing operations.
• Experience in international, cross-functional project teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; able to influence without direct authority.
• Fluency in English; German a plus; willingness to travel internationally.

Responsabilidades

• 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 from concept through series production and post-market surveillance.
• Facilitate risk analyses and assessments (Design FMEAs, etc.).
• Ensure timely implementation and follow-up of quality actions within development.
• Coordinate quality topics with interdisciplinary teams and international partners, esp. Asia.
• Execute prototype quality assessments and prepare evaluation reports.
• Review Process FMEAs and support supplier approvals and ramp-up.
• Evaluate product qualifications against quality, regulatory standards.
• Monitor quality KPIs, milestones, and the Quality Roadmap; report progress.
• Drive continuous improvement with structured problem-solving and preventive tools.

Conocimientos

Quality Management

Problem-solving

FMEA & Root Cause

Stakeholder Management

Project Leadership

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Germany / Bayreuth

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow's people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX's success story.

Your seat to fill:

• 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

Your stroll to CYBEX:

• 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 copious nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, 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. At CYBEX, 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.