bu quality director

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OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.6 billion economic revenue in 2024, a global network of 150 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 38,900 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car.

1 .  MAIN ACTIVITIES:

The Regional Quality Director is responsible leader and strategy in the region CE for the following functions:

• Integrated Management System,
• Customer & Engineering Quality, 
• Warranty,
• Quality Operations.

Deploy OPmobilities quality objectives, improve Quality mindset, robustness of processes and discipline, fully deploy of quality procedures, meet regional quality objectives, improve quality cross regional cooperation, implement best practices and lessons learned in the region and enhance quality understanding and knowledge of the Quality Team across the Region CE.

This position is responsible for the prevention, management and resolution of any quality topics. A proactive preventive approach by challenged exchange of Lessons LearnedProvide timely and effective improvements and resolution for all non-conformities either process or product related, raised either internally or externally. Work is performed in a fast-paced environment within tight time constraints. 

Frequent domestic, regional and international travels are required to resolve issues.

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2. STAKEHOLDERS DEFINITION:

Quality Leadership and Strategy :

• In line with the regional vision defines and implements Quality Strategy, define Quality objectives for the region fully in line with Corporate/BG objectives
• Responsibility for all Quality Management, ensuring world class Quality Standards, and continuous improvement.
• Provide Quality leadership and knowledge to the regional leadership team and to the country teams.

Integrated Management System (IMS)

• Development, implementation and maintenance of Integrated Management System (IMS) in compliance with latest industry standards
• Ensure awareness of Customer requirements and progress toward achievement throughout the organization.
• Ensure punctual and accurate submission of quality data to Corporate/BG for monthly reporting.

Customer & Engineering Quality

• Responsible implementing of processes and systems to support a world class quality level in all products to all customers.
• Programs Quality and workpackages incl. planning of capacities

• Quality Operations

  • Focus on preventive Quality approach and balanced cost set up ;
  • Focus on improvement actions to meet given quality objectives in all areas ; from programs to series
  • Warranty management activities that focus on improving Customer satisfactions and Lessons Learned implementation in an early stage

  Team & Stakeholder  Management

  • Leading, supervising, coaching and developing direct reports/all quality functions
  • Establish and maintain an effective system of communications and information flow to the regional Quality teams, cross-functionally and throughout the BG/Company.
  • Actively support program teams to assure consistent quality metrics are achieved.

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2. MAIN  REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCES:

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience required.
• Quality related higher education/certification etc. preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant industrial experience in quality, engineering, or manufacturing required.
• Experience in the automotive lighting industry preferred.
• Experience in national and international leadership required
• Should have managed all spectrum of quality in senior positions at minimum of 5 years.
• Ability to frequent travel locally, nationally and internationally as required.
• Good command in English. Any other language is added advantage.
• Should be able to work under fast paced situations, with both physical and mental agility.
• Knowledge of quality system industry standards (i.e. ISO14001, IATF16949)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma tools and techniques preferred.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be flexible, dependable and creative.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills  to achieve quality objectives and to support regional objectives.
• Ability to collect, maintain and analyze data efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to manage time of self and others, determine priorities and objectives, and delegate effectively.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Problem analysis skills.
• Customer warranty system knowledge. Familiarity with test/inspection parameters.
• Knowledge of and ability to develop and utilize PFMEA/DFMEA tools, VAVE knowledge.
• Ability to effectively manage performance of subordinates /team as well as train and develop their capability.
• Good command over communication.

4. ORGANISATIONAL DEPENDANCY :

Direct reporting: VP Quality Exterior and Lighting Business Group

Reporting line (subordinate): CEO / President of the Region Central Europe

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.