Project Quality Manager CE

Project Quality Manager

Allershausen near Munich | Germany

Full Time

Who are we:

Antolin is a leading global automotive supplier; we are experts in designing, manufacturing, and supplying innovative solutions for vehicles around the world. Our product portfolio includes trim, headliners, and cockpits, as well as lighting and other interior systems. We offer comprehensive solutions with a focus on quality, safety, and sustainability. Our products are used in many of the world's leading car brands. In fact, Antolin equips nearly 700 vehicle models around the world. With 136 manufacturing plants and offices in 23 countries, Antolin has achieved this strong industry presence through 75 years of working with our customers in order to develop a complete cycle of component manufacturing, from their conception and design, through the development and validation stages, to their industrialisation and sequenced delivery. We are working hard on spearheading the transformation that the automotive industry is currently experiencing with regard to vehicle interiors by collaborating with our customers. We do so in order to develop more sustainable and technologically advanced vehicles that are also adapted to the new needs and requirements of their passengers. As part of this transformation, Antolin is committed to a sustainable business model that focuses on and creates value for all its stakeholders, including its customers, employees, investors, suppliers, and society as a whole.

Mission:

To plan and ensure the Quality of an Automotive Product during its development phase and assuring its Lifelong industrialisation complying with the Customer Specific Requirements, IATF 16949 and GA Management Model.

Responsibilities:

Function & Strategic Leadership

• Responsible as Regional Project Quality Manager for the development site near Munich in Allershausen.
• Lead a multicultural team of Quality Engineers in the advanced planning and development of projects for premium OEMs (including Porsche, Audi, VW, Daimler, and BMW), with industrialisation activities in Germany, the UK, and the Czech Republic — ensuring long-term customer satisfaction.

Project and Resource Management

• Strategic planning and control of annual and multi-year budgets and resources to ensure efficient allocation and optimal utilisation of capabilities.
• Define and implement objectives (including APQP targets) with the team to support the achievement of Business Unit goals.
• Develop coherent milestone and activity plans, initiating corrective actions early to minimise business and project risks.
• Initiate and lead standardisation projects to create synergies and drive sustainable process optimisation.

Quality and Process Assurance

• Oversee supplier monitoring and development as a strategic tool to ensure product and process quality, adherence to deadlines, and fulfilment of technical requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Plant Quality teams during project planning to embed quality objectives from the outset and minimise subsequent correction costs.
• Define, standardise, and optimise control and measurement concepts as the foundation for efficient production monitoring and sustainable process capability.
• Ensure timely validation of product and process approvals to meet customer and market requirements.
• Strategically prepare for audits in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards to maintain certification readiness and strengthen market positioning.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Provide customer support throughout the entire project lifecycle to build trust, strengthen relationships, and secure long-term partnerships.
• Lead and facilitate internal escalation and customer meetings to address risks early and develop effective solutions.
• Support the Sales team in preparing quotations and contract negotiations, ensuring quality aspects are considered from the outset.
• Maintain close alignment with Corporate Quality (Headquarters) to implement and further develop strategic quality objectives across all relevant projects.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Technical Engineering with a background in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering
• Extensive experience within a Quality Department in the automotive sector
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in - APQP / PPAP, FMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control and Analysis (SPC)
• Problem Solving and Analysis tools (8D Reports, 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagram, etc.)
• Knowledge of internal GA systems such as GlobalPro, ePQF, Suppliers APQP/PPAP, and TeamCenter
• Languages: German and English – Advanced

What can we offer you:

• You will be part of a highly engaged multinational with international career opportunities.
• We offer you a learning journey adapted to your professional experience.
• You will work on international projects for world- renowned companies in Automotive sector.
• You can find an Open Environment to learn new technologies.
• We can offer you a competitive salary, benefits and valuable OEM discounts.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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