Head of Quality Management (m/f/d)

Your Contribution

As Head of Quality Management (m/f/d) at our Reichenbach site, you will be responsible for the overall management, continuous improvement, and assurance of all quality-related processes at the facility.

• Take responsibility for the organization, implementation, and continuous development of the site's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead, manage, and further develop the employees within the Quality Department, both professionally and disciplinarily
• Initiate and implement cross-functional improvement projects in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders and departments
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate customer and certification audits (including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IRIS, and EASA Part 21G/145)
• Manage and ensure the sustainable resolution of customer and supplier complaints
• Analyze and monitor quality-related key performance indicators (KPIs), deriving and tracking corrective and preventive actions
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, normative, and customer-specific requirements
• Apply problem-solving methodologies to reduce internal defects and effectively resolve customer quality issues
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization

Your Experience And Qualifications

• Successfully completed university degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical field
• Several years of relevant professional experience in quality management, preferably within the automotive and/or aerospace industry
• Proven leadership experience with strong capabilities in organizational and team development
• In-depth knowledge of relevant quality standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, IRIS, and EASA Part 21G/145
• Strong analytical skills combined with a structured and solution‐oriented approach to work
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels as well as with customers and suppliers
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken
• High level of initiative, accountability, and assertiveness
• Strong ability to collaborate across functions and work effectively in an international and intercultural environment
• Willingness to travel for business purposes