Global QA Systems & NPD Lead — SAP QM & NPD Excellence

LIXIL; Albergaria-a-Velha; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LIXIL in Portugal seeks a Global Quality Systems & NPD Integration Lead to shape SAP QM deployment and lead NPD quality across regions. You will harmonise processes, drive quality at the source, and partner with R&D, manufacturing, and IT to support the LIFT program.

You will balance strategic oversight with hands-on governance, ensuring a unified quality language across Asia, EMENA, and the Americas and delivering measurable improvements in product quality and warranty costs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations in an international setting.
• Strong SAP QM/PP knowledge (S/4HANA preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP QM deployment and governance within the global S/4HANA template.
• Manage regional rollout activities for SAP QM deployments.
• Maintain the global QM template and harmonised processes.
• Prioritize and drive system backlogs and optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement post-rollout across regions.
• Embed “Quality at the Source” across Stage Gate processes.
• Lead Design and Process FMEAs with internal teams and suppliers.
• Review feasibility, testing, and field reports.
• Define Critical Characteristics with plants and R&D.
• Conduct supplier process audits per VDA 6.3.
• Analyze product data and drive 8D corrective actions.
• Oversee containment, rework, and sorting activities.
• Manage quality-related cost charging to the appropriate owner.
• Track and report project-specific Quality KPIs.

Skills

Quality Engineering

SAP QM/PP

S/4HANA

PPAP/APQP

FMEA

NPD processes

Supplier quality

Quality KPIs

Six Sigma

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LIXIL in Portugal seeks a Global Quality Systems & NPD Integration Lead to shape SAP QM deployment and lead NPD quality across regions. You will harmonise processes, drive quality at the source, and partner with R&D, manufacturing, and IT to support the LIFT program.

You will balance strategic oversight with hands-on governance, ensuring a unified quality language across Asia, EMENA, and the Americas and delivering measurable improvements in product quality and warranty costs.