Head of Quality (m/f/d)

In our team in Reutlingen, we are looking for a Head of Quality (m/f/d).

Key tasks / Key responsibilities

  • Ownership for Quality Management Strategy, System and Execution.
  • Leadership of the Quality and Environmental Management Organization.
  • Define and manage all relevant Quality processes and procedures including their 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.
  • Analyze and manage product returns within the applicable quality standards and contract terms agreed with customers.
  • Quality representative for internal/external customers and suppliers.
  • Authority to stop production, if necessary, to correct quality problems and the final authority for product recalls.
  • Handle all activities with the certifier for maintaining official quality system certifications 9001/IATF, 14001 and TISAX.
  • Acts as Information Security Manager of the ISMS as defined in TISAX standard.
  • Define Quality- and environmental standards, maintain adherence and manage all quality/ and environmental aspects at suppliers, subcons and external foundries.
  • Owner of 14001 initiatives and ESG implementation; with support of the EMR, ensuring continuation of the environmental goals and regular reporting.

Qualifications / Skills and Competencies

  • Engineering Degree / Degree in technical discipline like Material Sciences, Physics, Chemistry or Electronics.
  • Technical background in CMOS and sensors is strongly beneficial.
  • Several years of experience in automotive and non-automotive electronics / sensor business in Quality Management / Quality Engineering (SQE or similar area), preferably leadership position in Tier 1 sensor supplier or OEM.
  • Excellent Know-how of Quality management systems and tools 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.
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, high level of resistance and efficiency even under pressure.
  • Fluent English (spoken and written), good customer interface skills, fluent in German is clearly a big plus.
  • Ability to develop and continuously improve the QMS to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
  • Proficient in FMEA to identify potential failure modes and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
  • Conducting internal audits to assess compliance with standards and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Natural ability to build bridges with colleagues that inspire action and continuous improvements.
  • Working collaboratively with other functions to ensure all deliverables related to quality and environmental standards are met.
  • Willingness to travel and to work in international teams.

Interested in
joining our team?

Please send your CV with motivation letter including earliest starting date and salary expectations to careers@sciosense.com.
For further information please contact our HR Manager Edith Euler, tel. +49 173 1919 003

Quality Management