Interim Head of Quality Management

Nextt & Mason AB; København; Hybrid; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextt & Mason AB in Denmark seeks an Interim Head of Quality Management to lead quality across sourcing, production, and QA systems. You will shape and execute a robust QA plan ahead of two new product launches and secure testing and certification readiness by early next year.

Reporting to the GM, you will manage nine direct reports including test engineers and QA staff, partner with engineering, product management and suppliers, and drive a coherent test strategy and continuous quality

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in quality and testing within product development.
• Experience with electromechanical systems and embedded software.
• Ability to set direction and execute while balancing strategy with hands-on involvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality across sourcing, production, and QA systems.
• Establish test activities including verification, mechanical/environmental, and alpha field testing.
• Ensure testing and certification deadlines are met for upcoming launches.
• Develop and implement a robust QA plan to support product introductions.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and suppliers to maintain quality across the value chain.

Job description

We are seeking an Interim Head of Quality Management for a leading Danish technology company, currently on a growth journey. The company is part of a global private equity-backed group and develops and manufactures advanced IoT solutions (mechanics, electronics, and software) for international markets.

The role is based within the company's R&D and production environment, where there is an urgent need to strengthen and structure quality and testing processes ahead of the launch of two new product series early next year.

The Interim Head of Quality Management reports to the GM and will have 9 people reporting directly to him - test engineers, QA Manager and QA people.

Key responsibilities:

Overall responsibility for quality across sourcing, production, and QA systems

Establish structure, direction and excecution within test activities: system verification, mechanical/environmental, and alpha field testing

Tight deadline must be met for testing and certification of products before 1/1-26

Develop and implement a robust QA plan to support upcoming product launches

Align and lead test team with hands-on appproche.

Drive professionalization and development of a coherent test strategy - including test case design, coverage, and baseline testing

Engage with internal stakeholders and colleagues and secure overall quality in development processes.

Serve as a key quality partner to engineering, product management, and sourcing/production

Optimize collaboration with external consultants and suppliers

Ensure proper handling and follow-up of claims and continuous production quality assurance

Contribute to the further development and maintenance of the company's QMS

Candidate profile:

We are looking for a structured and hands-on quality leader with proven experience in quality and testing within product development - preferably within electromechanical, embedded software/systems. You have the ability to set a clear direction and ensure execution, while balancing strategic insight with operational involvement.