Quality Manager – Shape the Future of Quality Control

GEA Group; Denmark; Remote; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group in Søborg, Denmark, is seeking a Quality Manager to uphold top-quality standards across the value chain. You will oversee inspections, audits, NDT, and documentation, influencing both supplier and customer interfaces while traveling extensively.

The role blends operational and strategic work, requires engineering background, 5+ years in quality control and management, and fluency in Danish and English.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and hands‑on experience in manufacturing, inspection or industrial setting.
• At least 5 years of experience in quality control and management.
• Experience with ISO 9001, GMP standards, and documentation such as FAT, SAT, and deviation reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on dryer components.
• Carry out and participate in FAT sessions at supplier sites and with end customers.
• Prepare and manage inspection plans, reports, and technical documentation.
• Audit supplier processes and contribute to their development and approval.
• Support installation activities and resolve quality-related issues on-site.
• Support Quality assurance activities within the organisation.

Skills

Quality management

Inspection & auditing

NDT experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Joining us at our HQ in Søborg, you will become part of a highly skilled and collaborative Quality Control team. Our work is highly cross-functional and international, offering broad exposure across departments and projects.

“At GEA, we collaborate closely with all our specialized functions, giving you touchpoints across the entire organization – globally and locally.”

– Arjun Murthy, Head of Quality Control.

As our new Quality Manager, you will help shape how we uphold the highest industry standards. Your work will be key to securing both product and supplier quality – supporting GEA’s strong reputation in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Your role will involve both operational and strategic responsibilities, giving you a broad scope to impact how quality is ensured across our value chain. You will operate across supplier and customer interfaces, combining inspections, audits, and documentation throughout the production process.

With approximately 80-90 travel days annually, your role involves visits to supplier workshops, customer sites, and GEA locations.

More specifically, you will:

• Perform detailed inspections and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on dryer components
• Carry out and participate in FAT sessions at supplier sites and with end customers
• Prepare and manage inspection plans, reports, and technical documentation
• Audit supplier processes and contribute to their development and approval
• Support installation activities and resolve quality-related issues on-site
• Support Quality assurance activities within the organisation

With a strong technical foundation and solid experience in quality management, you bring structure, curiosity, and accountability to complex tasks. You collaborate confidently across teams and balance hands‑on work with strategic thinking, guiding others towards high quality standards.

We also imagine that you:

• Hold a degree in relevant field of Engineering with hands‑on experience in a manufacturing, inspection or industrial setting
• Have at least 5 years of experience in quality control & management
• Are experienced in working with ISO 9001, GMP standards, and documentation such as FAT, SAT, and deviation reports
• Communicate fluently in Danish & English and feel comfortable working internationally
• Have the flexibility to travel approximately 80–90 days annually
• Have a valid driving license to drive within EU

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