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 its CO2 emissions by roughly 50% in recent years. The company is embedded 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 and 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
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