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
