Your responsibilities:
1. Lead and develop the QM R&D/Prototyping Team, cultivating a culture of openness, collaboration, and high performance.
2. Ensure product safety and quality by optimizing global QM requirements and maintaining compliance with QHSE and sustainability standards throughout the development process.
3. Supervise compliant development processes, conduct risk analyses using FMEA, and oversee the creation of control and inspection plans, all while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
4. Provide expertise and support for prototypes, first sample testing, supplier quality processes (e.g., APQP, PPAP), and facilitate seamless product transfers across different locations.
5. Implement the global Quality strategy and objectives by driving Six Sigma projects, tracking process KPIs, defining supplier quality requirements, and supporting product transfers along with initial sample testing.
Your qualifications:
6. Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or related field; preferred advanced degree or certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) (nice to have); 3-5 years of experience in quality planning or assurance in manufacturing (must have); experience leading teams of up to 5.
7. Proficiency in quality management tools (PPAP, FMEA, MSA, DOE), software (Minitab, SAP-Q-Modul, Polyworks) and measurement systems; strong analytical skills; experience in continuous improvement initiatives
8. Well-organized, proactive, able to manage multiple projects independently, practical problem-solver, and interculturally skilled.
9. Core Tools Training (FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, APQP/PPAP, 8D problem-solving, MSA) (must have). Certified Quality/Supplier Quality Manager and Six Sigma certification (nice to have)
10. Fluent in English and German; willing to travel up to 20%.
We offer:
11. Flexible working hours with no core time and possibility to work from home
12. Further training and international career opportunities
13. Corporate health management "PALfit"
14. Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
15. Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
16. Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 62.,32 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.
Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.