Leiter Qualitätssicherung (m/w/d)
Core
Leading the Quality Assurance department to ensure compliance with standards, optimize processes, and support external audits in the automotive supplier industry.
Role type
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Builds
Quality assurance processes and compliance frameworks
Domain
Automotive supplier industry / Manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic leadership, Process optimization, Quality standards compliance, External audit support, Capacity and budget planning, Data analysis with LEAN methods, IATF16949 and VDA6.3 auditing expertise, Technical background in metalworking or mechanical engineering, Automotive supplier industry experience, Fluent German and English
Preferred skills
Hands-on mentality, Negotiation skills, Willingness to travel
Technologies
IATF16949, VDA6.3, LEAN
Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and strategically develop the Quality Assurance department; Define and implement process improvement measures in collaboration with customers, procurement, and production; Ensure compliance with quality standards, norms, and regulations; Support external audits and implement corrective actions; Plan capacity and budget for the department; Analyze quality-related KPIs using LEAN methods.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC