Astotec Automotive is a rapidly growing automotive supplier with EUR170M annual sales and 1200 employees. Astotec Automotive aims to protect passenger and pedestrian lives through providing pyrotechnical solutions for automotive safety systems. Coming from a history in pyrotechnics, Astotec Automotive started serving international OEMs in 1993 with occupant protection products. The company is now collaborating with a wide range of international OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, after a tremendously successful growth phase in the recent years. Astotec automotive is able to supply OEMs "Local for Local" on nearly all markets, having entered China in 2024 with a new plant in Changzhou. Key assets for Astotec Automotive's competitiveness are the close R&D collaborations with the OEMs, an in-house igniter production, operational excellence and exceptional knowledge in pyrotechnics. Additionally, Astotec Automotive is proud of its investments in ESG, having reduced it's CO2 emissions by roughly 50% in recent years. The company is imbedded in Orasis Industries, a privately-owned strategic holding steering a group of industrial companies. Orasis Industries is a purpose driven company, supporting the operative businesses on topics like strategy, finance and planning.
To strengthen our team at the Hirtenberg / Lower Austria site, we are looking for a
Director Group Quality (M/F/D)
Your Role
* You will further develop a global quality organization for a growing automotive supplier (4 plants in Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria and China)
* You will manage the company's direct and indirect quality metrics and all related quality processes
* You will handle quality issues closely with customers, ensuring timely resolution and strong customer relationships
* You will develop and shape the company's quality strategy, aligning key stakeholders (e.g., Product realization, Supply chain and Product management, Purchasing)
* You will lead the quality team and foster cross-functional collaboration and transparency
* You will drive joint initiatives (e.g., Cost of Quality) with Product realization, Product management and Purchasing
* You will oversee tactical and operational implementation of the quality assurance strategy
* You will prepare and conduct audits and assessments with quality partners
Your Profile
* University degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field (Master's preferred)
* Deep and up-to-date knowledge of the automotive industry, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards
* Experience working with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers in a global manufacturing environment
* 5-10 years of progressive experience in leading quality teams, preferably in the automotive or safety environment
* Proven track record in leading quality organizations and driving cross-functional quality initiatives
* Strong background in customer quality management, including complaint handling and resolution
* Ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams across Product realization, Product management and Purchasing and experience in audit processes
* Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and strong business acumen
* High resilience and performance orientation in dynamic, high-pressure environments
* Ability to drive excellent results in both digital und low-tech environments and reach results independently
* Excellent communication skills in both English and German (written and spoken)
What we offer
* Work in a rapidly growing and highly successful business environment
* Having real-life impact by shaping the quality landscape of Astotec Automotive
* Having a high sphere of influence and design freedom
* Play a major role in the company's success story with leading one of the three key success functions
* Collaborating closely with the companies managing directors
* A very attractive compensation model
* Monthly gross salary starting at EUR5,690.55, with the potential for a higher amount depending on your qualifications and experience
* A company car is provided as part of this role
* Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work
We look forward to your application.
Astotec Automotive GmbH
Leobersdorfer Straße 31-33, 2552 Hirtenberg / Austria
Nicolas Steinberger
Telefon: +43 664 780 262 84
E-Mail: nicolas.steinberger@astotec.com