Deputy Manager Quality -Jemmal Plant

Fritz Dräxlmaier GmbH & Co. KG; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Deputy Quality Manager in a fast-paced automotive environment. This role emphasizes strategic planning, budget administration, and personnel leadership, ensuring quality efficiency and operational excellence. You will drive continuous improvement measures and oversee compliance with industry standards. With a collaborative culture that values innovation, this position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the automotive industry, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Growth Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Innovative Environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the automotive industry with quality management focus.
• Strong expertise in quality tools and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic planning and oversee budget compliance.
• Lead personnel management and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Budget Administration

Quality Tools (8D Report, AMDEC, SPC, PLP)

Technical Leadership

Personnel Management

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Education

Engineering Degree in Technical Field

Job description

Deputy Manager Quality - Jemmal Plant -

Job ID: 129302

Location: Jemmal, TN, 5020

Are you a results-driven leader with a strong strategic mindset? Do you thrive in an environment where innovation meets operational excellence? We are looking for a Deputy Quality Manager to join our dynamic team in Jemmal Plant.

In this role, you will ensure quality efficiency, strategic planning, budget administration, and personnel leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement strategic planning for the group within a short- to medium-term time frame.
2. Oversee budget planning and compliance, ensuring financial efficiency in collaboration with the supervisor.
3. Participate in personnel planning and recruitment of qualified professionals.
4. Lead and support associates through technical and disciplinary leadership, making personnel decisions in coordination with HR.
5. Set team goals and priorities, translating strategic objectives into actionable initiatives.
6. Implement and refine guidelines, processes, and systems in the department/unit.
7. Manage projects within the plant and drive continuous improvement measures in operations.
8. Ensure quality assurance by overseeing testing on parts, aligning with technical drawings and standards.
9. Conduct shift and operations planning, optimizing resources for efficiency and productivity.
10. Monitor cost development, ensuring compliance with predetermined budgets and financial controls.
11. Promote and enforce safety, health, and environmental protection regulations in accordance with legal standards.

Your Profile:

1. Engineering degree in technical field (or equivalent qualification).
2. 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
3. 3-5 years of experience in quality and personnel management.
4. Strong expertise in quality tools (8D Report, AMDEC, SPC, PLP, etc.).
5. Knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance standards.
6. Fluency in English and German is an asset.

What We Offer:

An opportunity to work in a fast-paced automotive environment with cutting-edge technology.
A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and drive meaningful impact in the industry, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today.

We are looking forward to your application.