Team Leader Quality Management (m/f/d)

Dietz & Associates International Management Advisory GmbH; Delaware; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dietz & Associates International Management Advisory GmbH sucht eine Teamleiterin/Teamleiter Qualitätssicherung in einem international tätigen Industrieunternehmen. Sie übernehmen die technische und fachliche Leitung eines QM-Teams und gestalten die Qualitätsstrategie im Einklang mit den Zielen des Unternehmens.

Sie treiben eine Qualitätskultur voran, analysieren Kennzahlen wie Ausschuss, Kundenreklamationen und FPY und initiieren kontinuierliche Verbesserungen.

Qualifications

• Master-/Diplomabschluss in Maschinenbau, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen oder Qualitätsmanagement
• Mindestens 10 Jahre Führungserfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement
• Nachweis von Qualitätsmanagementsystemen (ISO 9001, ISO 50001) und Qualitätswerkzeugen
• Starke analytische und methodische Fähigkeiten
• Durchsetzungsstarke Führungspersönlichkeit mit Kommunikationsstärke
• Fließendes Englisch und Deutsch; Französischkenntnisse wünschenswert

Responsibilities

• Technische und fachliche Führung eines interdisziplinären QM-Teams
• Entwicklung und Umsetzung der Qualitätsstrategie
• Förderung einer Qualitätskultur und proaktiven Denkweise
• Analyse von Qualitätskennzahlen (Ausschuss, Reklamationen, FPY) und Initiierung von Verbesserungen
• Koordination bei Audits (Kunden, Zertifizierungen, interne)
• Leitung von Mess- und Prüfmitteln sowie Kalibrierprozesse

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Master-/Diplomabschluss in Maschinenbau / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen / Qualitätsmanagement

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 50001

FMEA

8D

APQP

PDCA

Job description

Einleitung

Dietz & Associates International Management Advisory GmbH was founded to act as a responsible and competent partner, providing advisory support to our clients in the complex and sensitive field of HR consulting – both nationally and internationally. We assist our clients worldwide in filling positions ranging from middle management to C-level.

Leadership Role in Quality Management at an Internationally Operating Family-Owned Enterprise

Our client is an internationally operating industrial company specializing in the development, assembly, and testing of high-performance technological components and system solutions. With a focus on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical drive and control technology, the company serves demanding markets including construction machinery, mining equipment, the energy sector, and maritime applications. As part of a planned growth phase, we are looking for a

Team Leader Quality Management (m/f/d)

The Role

• Technical and managerial leadership of a multidisciplinary quality team
• Development and implementation of the quality strategy in alignment with overall company objectives
• Promotion of a quality culture and preventive mindset across all departments
• Analysis of quality metrics (scrap rates, customer returns, FPY) and initiation of continuous improvement measures
• Coordination and support during customer, certification, and internal audits
• Management of measuring and testing equipment, metrology, and calibration processes

The Requirements

• Degree (Master's or Diploma) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or Production Engineering; alternatively, technical vocational training with further training as Quality Manager combined with relevant professional experience
• At least ten years of professional experience in a senior quality assurance role within a demanding industrial environment, ideally in mechanical engineering or drive technology
• Proven expertise in quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 50001) and quality tools (FMEA, 8D, APQP, PDCA)
• Strong analytical and methodological skills combined with a systematic, process-oriented approach
• Confident leadership personality with high credibility, assertiveness, and strong communication skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English and German is essential; knowledge of French is an advantage

The Offer

• Permanent direct employment with our client
• Opportunity to shape and develop a modern quality department in a globally operating family-owned enterprise
• Scope for personal and professional development through training and development programs
• Attractive compensation package with performance-related components
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• International work environment with collaboration across multiple sites and cultures

Further Information

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The team at Dietz & Associates International Management Advisory GmbH

Giessener Str. 104
35444 Biebertal
https://www.dietz-associates.com