Head of Quality u2013 Energy Systems
Core
Senior leadership role responsible for end-to-end product, process, system, and manufacturing quality across the Energy Systems Business Unit, covering low voltage systems, batteries, supercapacitors, electronics, and BMS.
Role type
Senior leadership quality head (Energy Systems)
Builds
Automotive battery and energy storage products for OEMs and Tier-1 customers
Domain
Automotive energy storage and battery systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality Management System (QMS) governance, IATF 16949 compliance, ASPICE capability management, supplier quality management, root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why), statistical process control (SPC), failure mode analysis (FMEA), audit leadership, KPI management (PPM, FPY, COPQ)
Preferred skills
Strategic business unit leadership, cross-functional stakeholder management, regulatory compliance expertise (UN 38.3, IEC 62660, EU Battery Regulation)
Technologies
IATF 16949, ASPICE, VDA 6.3, ISO 26262, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa
Responsibilities
Define and deploy BU Quality vision and governance model; Own and maintain IATF 16949-compliant QMS across manufacturing sites; Build and sustain ASPICE capability across development; Define plant quality strategies and lead launch quality; Act as primary quality interface for OEM and Tier-1 customers; Define supplier quality requirements and drive supplier development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC