Head of Quality

We are looking for a Head of Quality to join the management team in Satu Mare.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the local Quality Management System in accordance with the central DRÄXLMAIER regulations and customer requirements;
• Ensure that activities within the area of responsibility are carried out in compliance with QCDSM indicators (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Management);
• Support the strategic planning of the division by cascading or developing the strategic plans of the subordinate departments such as Customer Quality, Internal Quality, Supplier Quality, and Management Systems & Methods within a short- or medium-term timeframe;
• Prepare proposals for solving raw material quality issues, in collaboration with headquarters, in the case of internal and external suppliers, including conducting supplier audits when necessary;
• Plan and agree with customers and suppliers on the evidence required for approval and launch of first samples and product requalification;
• Ensure process and product approval during the serial production phase, including unfinished products and their documentation; plan and coordinate with customers and suppliers the evidence required for approvals; initiate appropriate initial sampling and re-sampling during the serial production phase; where necessary, request temporary approval for product deviations (special release);
• Steer the certification (like ISO TS 16949) and related audits (internal, customer or other 3rd party lead), monitor & manage related actions;
• Lead task forces on quality related topics, act as face to the customer regarding quality related topics.

Requirements:

• University degree in a technical field;
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a technical or related field within the automotive industry;
• Knowledge of automotive products, technologies and customers;
• IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 knowledge;
• Knowledge of Core Tools: APQP, FMEA, PPAP/PPF, BD methodology/ complaints management, Q7 tools, SPC, customer-specific requirements, requalification tests, special characteristics;
• English language skills at conversational level are mandatory; German language skills are considered an advantage;
• Strong communication, team coordination, and conflict management skills, strategic thinking, and customer-oriented mindset.

Benefits:

• Career advancement opportunities;
• Competitive working environment.

If you are an enthusiast person and you want to develop professionally in an international environment, please send us your application!

All candidates that fit the profile will be contacted in maximum 3 weeks.