Global Head of Quality (f/m/d) Business Line Electronic & Industrial Solutions (EIS)

Global Head of Quality (f/m/d) Business Line Electronic & Industrial Solutions (EIS)

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SGL Carbon is a leader in the development and manufacture of products based on specialty graphite and composites materials. Using our comprehensive technology know-how and in close partnership with our customers, we develop intelligent and leading-edge solutions for the big issues of mobility, energy and digitization.

SGL Carbon has more than 4,800 employees worldwide and 29 production sites in Europe, North America and Asia, and a service network in over 100 countries.

For one of our sites Meitingen or Bonn we are looking for a Global Head of Quality (f/m/d) Business Line Electronic & Industrial Solutions (EIS).

Responsibilities

• Lead global quality management and all quality-related activities across Business Line EIS
• Define and execute the global quality strategy, assessing organizational maturity and developing roadmaps to strengthen product and process quality across the organization
• Accountable for achieving annual and strategic quality targets for Business Line EIS
• Develop and lead the global quality organization, coaching local teams and ensuring the effective implementation of quality standards, tools, and methodologies
• Define and ensure quality KPIs and targets, monitor COPQ performance, analyze results with EIS sites and drive improvement actions
• Ensure robust quality processes across the product lifecycle, including APQP/PPAP, control and test plans, structured change management, and systematic problem-solving
• Oversee customer and supplier quality management, including the resolution of major quality incidents, customer complaints, supplier issues, and the alignment of key specifications
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement through active participation in EHS, QM, and OPX reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline
• Several years of experience in quality management within an international manufacturing environment
• Proven leadership experience in global or multi-site organizations
• Experience in managing complex quality incidents, customer complaints, and supplier quality topics in an international environment
• Deep expertise in quality methodologies and tools, such as PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D)
• Strong track record in developing and implementing quality strategies, including KPI systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skillsStrong communication skills in English and German