Modern wire harness systems and exclusive vehicle interiors: The name DRÄXLMAIER stands for automotive innovations – products that enhance your driving experience. Every day, approximately 75,000 associates around the world cooperate to contribute their knowledge, skills and automotive passion toward this goal. Individuals, who like to take on responsibilities, use their creativity and contribute their ideas toward the common success. Individuals like you!

Head of Quality

Job Req ID:  132858
Location: 

Timisoara, RO, 300714

Work Type:  Full time
Contract Type:  unlimited

Are you ready to lead quality to the next level? At DRÄXLMAIER, we power the future of mobility with cutting-edge components and battery systems. We’re looking for a Head of Quality who thrives on delivering zero-defect manufacturing and driving continuous improvement.

 

Your Impact

  • Shape Strategy: Translate group objectives into actionable plans and lead your team toward excellence;
  • Own Quality Performance: Monitor KPIs, reduce scrap and rework, and implement cost-saving initiatives;
  • Lead Audits & Compliance: Ensure adherence to IATF16949 and customer-specific standards;
  • Be the Voice of Quality: Negotiate with customers, resolve complaints, and safeguard product integrity.

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Engineering degree and 5–7 years in automotive quality leadership;
  • Expertise in IATF16949, VDA 6.3;
  • CAQ basic knowledge (QSYS / SAP);
  • Core tools knowledge: APQP, FMEA, PPAP/PPF;
  • 8D methodology / complaints, Q7-Tools, SPC, customer-specific requirements, requalification inspections, special characteristics;
  • Strategic thinker with strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills;
  • Leadership experience, strong teamwork and communication skills;
  • Process-oriented and strategic thinking, strong analytical and problem solving skills;
  • English proficiency.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Global Impact: Work in an international environment shaping the future of e-mobility;
  • Career Growth: Structured development and advancement opportunities;
  • Innovation Culture: Drive continuous improvement and make a measurable difference.

 

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.