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Director of Quality

Director of Quality

Mpowering PeopleStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Job Overview

We are looking for a driven and seasoned Customer Quality SR. Manager / Director (title will reflect experience) to join our client's innovative team in Germany. This position will concentrate on ensuring top-notch quality for our client's European OEM partners.

Ideal Candidate

The perfect candidate will have 7 to 15 years of experience in the automotive sector, with a solid grasp of software development practices, quality standards, and frameworks. You should excel in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Main Responsibilities

Customer Quality Management

  • Act as the main point of contact for all quality-related inquiries from European OEM clients.
  • Manage customer expectations proactively to align with project goals and timelines.
  • Foster robust relationships with customer quality teams and stakeholders.

Quality Assurance

  • Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards, including AITF 16949, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and ASPICE.
  • Track key quality metrics like defect rates, customer complaints, and warranty returns.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective measures to address quality challenges.

    • Project Oversight

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, software development) to ensure timely, high-quality project deliveries.
  • Lead or participate in program reviews and audits with clients.
  • Provide quality insights during software development, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Build and lead a customer quality team as the organization grows, aligning development with business needs.
  • Mentor and train team members on quality standards, processes, and customer engagement strategies.

    • Startup Agility

  • Adapt to the demands of a startup environment, managing multiple responsibilities efficiently.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance internal processes and align with industry best practices.

    • Experience

  • 7-15 years in automotive quality management, ideally with experience in software development projects for European OEMs.
  • Proven experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, successfully balancing customer relations and team development.

    • Domain Expertise

  • In-depth understanding of automotive software standards, including ASPICE, ISO 26262, and functional safety regulations.

    • Leadership Potential

  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, with a history of coaching or scaling quality teams.

    • Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Automotive Systems, or a related discipline.

    • Skills

  • Knowledge of European OEM quality expectations and processes.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, employing a data-driven approach to quality management.

    • Seniority level

  • Director

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Quality Assurance and Management

    • Industries

  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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