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Quality Manager

Leipzig, GermanyFull-time2026-09-09 → 2026-10-08
Based in Germany

Core

Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control for a defense manufacturing facility, ensuring products meet rigorous standards from supplier qualification through final inspection.

Role type

Senior IC Quality Manager

Builds

Defense munitions and weapon systems

Domain

Defense manufacturing

Required skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS), root cause analysis, CAPA, supplier quality management, ISO 9001, NATO AQAP 2110, manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, continuous improvement methodologies

Preferred skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, operational excellence, electronics/electromechanical assemblies, precision machining, composites, complex mechanical systems

Responsibilities

Lead all QA/QC activities for the manufacturing facility; Develop and maintain the site's QMS; Establish inspection plans and acceptance criteria; Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure products meet specifications; Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions; Oversee supplier quality programs and audits; Develop and monitor quality metrics and KPIs; Lead internal and support external audits; Train and mentor manufacturing personnel on quality standards.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC