Our German client, a leading worldwide supplier of high performance optical sensor solutions is in search of a:

Tasks and responsibilities

• Ownership for Quality Management Strategy, System and Execution

• Ownership for Environmental Management Strategy, System and Execution

• Leadership of the Quality and Environmental Management Organization

• Define and manage all relevant Quality processes and procedures including implementation, tracking, regular internal and external audit & review management across all businesses, departments and sites
• Define, deploy and monitor continuous improvement policies and projects including implementation support and regular progress tracking
• Manage all external FA and Reliability labs
• Analyse and manage product returns within the applicable quality standards and contract terms agreed with customers
• Build and coach a strong global Quality team including succession planning
• Has the authority to stop production, if necessary to correct quality problems and the final authority for product recalls
• Handles all activities with the “Certifying Authority” for obtaining and maintaining official quality system certifications
• Define quality standards and manage all quality aspects at suppliers, subcons and external foundries

Education and experiences

• Several years of Quality Management Leadership Experience in automotive electronics area
• Engineering Degree / Master in technical discipline like Material Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or Electronics
• Excellent Know-how of quality management systems and tools (IATF 16949 and QS9000 Quality Standards, VDA6.3, FMEA's and 8-D reporting, ...), and auditor certification/experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills (self-driven, proactive, taking initiative, team player)
• Excellent analytical problem solving skills, high self-organizing skills
• Fluent English (spoken and written), good customer interface skills
• Ability to succeed in a fast paced environment, stays cool and works efficiently under pressure
• Willingness to travel and to work in international teams