Head of Quality

The Company is seeking a Head of Quality to lead quality management and continuously improve processes, structures, and standards across the value chain. Responsibilities include leading an international quality team, overseeing the quality management system, and establishing clear responsibilities and consistent practices across internal sites and external partners. The role will strengthen product quality planning, supplier qualification and auditing, and the management of production deviations and customer complaints. Working closely with engineering, purchasing, production, and customer service, the Head of Quality will develop the team and foster a company-wide quality mindset. Candidates should have a degree in mechanical engineering or a comparable technical qualification, along with at least 10 years of quality management experience in manufacturing, preferably in small-batch production. In-depth knowledge of quality methods such as APQP, FMEA, 8D, and Ishikawa is required, as is experience leading teams and developing employees. The ideal candidate is structured, analytical, solution-oriented, pragmatic, and proactive, with excellent communication skills and fluent written and spoken English. A willingness to travel internationally is also required.