About the position
If quality variation is holding back output, then you can lead the systems that change it. Is this you? What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it) Where you'll be doing it What you'll need What you'll get How to apply
A hands-on quality leader, you are at your best where data, process discipline and practical problem-solving meet. You bring sound judgement to investigations, confidence when influencing across functions, and the patience to coach others towards lasting improvement.
Lead the Quality Management System and strengthen ISO 9001 compliance across manufacturing, assembly, warehousing and support functions. You will steer audits, CAPA, supplier quality, customer escalations and root-cause investigations, while monitoring measures such as first-pass yield, rejects, rework and cost of poor quality. Lean projects, Kaizen workshops, value stream mapping and OEE analysis will give you the scope to reduce variation, waste and inefficiency.
Within an established manufacturing operation, quality and continuous improvement sit close to the work itself. The role partners with operational teams across polyurethane processing, rubber processing, injection moulding, machining, assembly and finishing, with direct exposure to strategic objectives and senior leadership.
A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management or a related engineering discipline is essential, alongside five to ten years of manufacturing experience and at least three years in management. You will need strong ISO 9001 QMS, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, MSA, root-cause analysis, VSM and OEE capability. Experience with ERP systems, Excel, Power BI and ISO audit leadership will be valuable.
The opportunity offers broad ownership of quality and operational excellence, from supplier performance to process capability and employee development. You will build expertise through supported Lean, Six Sigma and auditor training, while gaining exposure to a multinational manufacturing group and leading improvement work with visible operational impact.
For a confidential discussion please contact Katharina Thieme-Schiess on LinkedIn, [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed] - we appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.
Desired Skills:
- Quality Control
- Quality Management
- supplier quality
