Global Quality Systems & NPD Integration Leader

LIXIL; Albergaria-a-Velha; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-visibility role

Flexible, autonomous working

Global SAP transformation experience

Cross-functional exposure

Job summary

LIXIL seeks a Global Quality Systems & NPD Integration Lead to shape quality systems across the globe. The role blends SAP S/4HANA QM deployment with NPD quality leadership, driving Quality at the Source and harmonising processes across regions.

You will partner with teams across Asia, EMENA, the Americas, R&D and manufacturing to deliver a unified quality language and improve manufacturing performance through proactive quality governance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years in Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing Operations in international settings.
• Strong SAP QM/PP knowledge; S/4HANA preferred.
• Deep understanding of PPAP, APQP, SPC, FMEA, and core quality tools.
• Experience with supplier quality, audits, and NPD processes.
• Analytical mindset and proficiency with MS Office.
• Self-driven, pragmatic, and able to balance quality and business priorities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across regions.
• Business-fluent English; German is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt and ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, deployment, and governance of the SAP QM module within the global S/4HANA template.
• Manage rollout activities across regions and maintain the global QM template.
• Collaborate with ITD, MTE, and STP workstreams to ensure integrated, user-centric processes.
• Embed Quality at the Source principles across the Stage Gate process.
• Facilitate early-stage quality engineering activities, including DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Define and manage Critical Characteristics within inspection planning with plants and R&D.
• Conduct supplier process audits aligned with standards like VDA 6.3.
• Analyze product data and drive 8D corrective actions with tracking and effectiveness checks.
• Oversee containment, rework, and sorting when needed.

Skills

Quality Engineering

SAP QM

NPD integration

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

LIXIL seeks a Global Quality Systems & NPD Integration Lead to shape quality systems across the globe. The role blends SAP S/4HANA QM deployment with NPD quality leadership, driving Quality at the Source and harmonising processes across regions.

You will partner with teams across Asia, EMENA, the Americas, R&D and manufacturing to deliver a unified quality language and improve manufacturing performance through proactive quality governance.