Automotive Quality and Project Specialist EMEA (m/f/*)

3M Neuss

Stellenbeschreibung:

Automotive Quality and Project Specialist EMEA (m/f/*)

3M Neuss, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Responsibilities

Owning the quality relationship for designated accounts
Facilitating customer reviews and negotiating action plans and commitments
Leading APQP activities and deliverables (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP) to support product introductions and process changes
Applying quality core tools to prevent defects, analyze data, and drive corrective and preventive actions (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis)
Planning, executing, and monitoring interdisciplinary projects, managing scope, timeline, risk, and stakeholder communications
Coordinating cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and internal targets
Preparing and conducting internal and external audits according to IATF 16949 and VDA standards
Tracking and reporting key quality and project KPIs
Continuously improving processes through lessons learned and best-practice deployment

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, quality or related field
Profound professional experience in quality management with proven project management experience
Strong knowledge of APQP and quality core tools (FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D, PPAP)
Experience with audits and compliance; familiarity with IATF 16949, AIAG and VDA requirements or equivalent quality standards
Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
Solutions-oriented mindset with a bias for action
Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

Safety

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At 3M, we believe diversity & inclusion are essential to innovation. We seek and value differences in people! This job ad is addressed to all potential candidates. As an equal opportunity employer 3M will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race/ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity-related matters, age or disability, or any other relevant characteristic protected under applicable local law.

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