Quality Manager

Orhan Holding; Osmangazi; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Orhan Holding in Bursa seeks a seasoned Quality Manager to lead the automotive quality function and drive continuous improvement. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering and 7+ years in automotive quality are required, with strong IATF 16949 knowledge and team leadership.

You will head Customer, Supplier, Process and Quality Systems, guiding APQP/PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and audits. Excellent English, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional leadership are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in automotive quality roles, with team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Proficiency with Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, 8D).
• Experience in system/process/product audits; VDA 6.3 auditor qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in OEM/Tier-1 quality, complaint handling and structured problem-solving.
• Ability to lead Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, Process Quality and Quality Systems as integrated functions.
• English proficiency; strong leadership, data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, effectiveness and continuous improvement of the QMS in line with quality strategy and objectives.
• Oversee and drive Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, Process Quality and Quality Systems performance.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements, while managing audits.
• Monitor customer quality performance and lead complaint management with 8D, RCA and corrective actions.
• Implement APQP/PPAP and FMEA, Control Plans in new product development and launches.
• Improve supplier quality through problem-solving and supplier development.
• Track quality KPIs and costs; identify risks and drive cross-functional improvements.
• Lead Quality team organization, capability development and performance.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality mindset

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

8D

Audits (VDA 6.3 a plus)

Job description

Orhan Holding, with its workforce of 10,000 employees, operates across 4 continents and in 12 countries.

It serves as a key partner to some of the world's largest automotive firms. It is committed to grow with new investments and a continuous improvement approach, driven by its passion for the automotive sector and its strategy to become the first-choice global supplier for its customers worldwide.

We are looking for a "Quality Manager" with the following characteristics to be employed in our company (Teknik Malzeme) in Bursa;

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline,
• Minimum 7 years of experience in automotive quality functions, preferably including team management,
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of IATF 16949, automotive Quality Management Systems and customer-specific requirements,
• Proficiency in Automotive Core Tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA and 8D,
• Experience in system, process and product audits; VDA 6.3 auditor qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in OEM/Tier-1 customer quality, complaint management and structured problem-solving,
• Ability to lead and manage Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, Process Quality and Quality Systems as integrated functions,
• Experience in APQP/PPAP and launch readiness in new projects,
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in quality KPI monitoring, root cause analysis and effective corrective actions,
• Knowledge of Product Safety and Conformity Representative (PSCR) requirements or certification is an advantage,
• Good command of written and spoken English,
• Strong leadership, team management, employee development, data-driven decision-making and cross-functional leadership skills.

Job Description

• Lead the implementation, effectiveness and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with the company’s quality strategy and objectives,
• Oversee and drive the performance of Customer Quality, Supplier Quality, Process Quality and Quality Systems,
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, customer‑specific requirements and relevant automotive quality standards, while managing internal and external audits,
• Monitor customer quality performance and lead complaint management, ensuring effective and permanent resolution through 8D, root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions,
• Ensure the effective implementation of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans and other relevant requirements throughout new product development and project launch processes,
• Monitor and improve supplier quality through problem‑solving, corrective actions and supplier development,
• Monitor quality KPIs and quality costs, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams,
• Lead Quality team organization, capability development and performance management, fostering a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement.