Global Quality Director Plates (m/w/d)

Above all, they will combine strategic quality leadership with hands-on manufacturing understanding, strong cross-functional influencing skills across global sites, and an analytical, structured, data-driven approach to building scalable systems and harmonised standards — underpinned by high accountability and integrity.

Dein Profil

• University degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in quality management or quality assurance within an international manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years in a global or multi-site leadership role.
• Sound knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001; IATF 16949 or FSSC 22000 an advantage), supplier quality management, raw material qualification, production quality control, specification management, audits, complaint handling, and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with FMEA, 8D, CAPA, PPAP, statistical process control (SPC), trend analysis, root-cause analysis, and data-driven quality performance management.
• Certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer/Auditor (CQE/CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor is preferred.
• Proven ability to work effectively with Production, R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, Sales, Customer Service, suppliers, and customers across regions and cultures.
• Fluent in English and preferably German (business fluent, spoken and written), with the ability to translate complex technical and quality topics into clear internal and customer-facing communication.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Europe and to the United States.

Was wir bieten

• A highly visible global leadership role with direct impact on product quality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing excellence.
• The opportunity to shape global quality standards, systems, and processes across an international manufacturing network.
• Close collaboration with experienced teams in Production, R&D, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales.
• A business-critical role in a specialised technology environment with strong customer focus.
• Scope to drive change, improve transparency, and establish sustainable quality practices.

global standards, drive operational excellence, and make a measurable impact in an international manufacturing environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

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Quelle: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), Tabelle; dl-de/by-2-0; eigene Berechnung