Senior Director, Quality, BU Mounts

Freudenberg; Nantes; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a highly experienced Quality Manager to join their leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the highest quality standards are maintained across all projects and products globally. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, extensive experience, and a proven leadership track record in quality management within the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in the automotive industry.
• At least 5 years in development or quality management roles.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Act as primary contact for all quality-related matters within BU Mounts.
• Manage preventive quality activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with plant quality teams for successful product launches.

Connaissances

Quality management

Field analysis

Claim management

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Results-driven approach

Formation

University degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Quality management tools

Description du poste

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Responsibilities:

About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Managerto join our Quality leadership team. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the key interface between the BU Mounts and the global quality organization, ensuring the highest standards of quality across all projects and products developed in our BU Tech Centers and manufactured worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for all quality-related matters within the BU Mounts.
• Represent Quality in the global BU organization and leadership team.
• Manage preventive quality activities throughout the project lifecycle until closure.
• Support and contribute to all BU projects by ensuring quality-relevant deliverables are met.
• Ensure integration of lessons learned into new developments (e.g., feasibility studies, D-/P-FMEA, control plans).
• Collaborate with plant quality teams to ensure smooth and successful product launches.
• Ensure Initial Risk Reviews (IRR) are completed on time before PPAP submission.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
• Minimum 10 years experience in automotive industry ideally in NVH products.
• At least 5 years experience in development or quality management roles.
• Strong knowledge of VC products and manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in field analysis, claim management, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and quality management tools.
• Proven experience in global leadership and working in matrix organizations.
• Excellent communication skills, team-oriented mindset, and a results-driven approach.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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