Global Head of Quality (m/f/x)

What are my responsibilities?

• Develop, own and execute the global quality strategy, aligned with Interroll's business objectives and growth plans.


• Partner directly with Engineering and R&D leaders to establish and govern a robust Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) framework for all new product developments, innovations and major change projects.


• Establish global standards for production process control, inspection, and testing protocols across all manufacturing sites.


• Lead major, cross-functional problem-solving initiatives (utilizing methodologies like 8D) for critical field failures or customer escalations, driving to root cause and permanent correction.


• Develop and execute a global supplier quality management strategy, including qualification, audit, performance monitoring, and development programs.


• Champion a culture where quality is everyone's responsibility. Partner with the Interroll Academy to develop and deploy a global quality curriculum for training on core tools, standards, and problem-solving.


• Act as the key quality advisor and partner to the leadership teams in Operations, Technology, and Sales.

What do i need to qualify for this job?

• Master degree or equivalent education in mechanical engineering


• Minimum of 5 years’ management and leadership experience in a comparable role in Quality


• Deep knowledge on quality methods and tools such as SPC, FMEA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis) and engineering methods and tools such as APQP and PPAP


• Pragmatic and Hands-on in Execution Excellence


• Able to foster global collaboration with an intercultural mindset


• Taking Ownership and Accountability (“Own the solution”)


• Provide People Management with ethical leadership


• Min. C1 in English and German, additional languages a strong plus


• Strong identification with our corporate values: Long-term thinking, Committed to excellence, Always respectful, Passionate about customers

What do we offer you?

• Attractive employer benefits: Secure job in a growing, international company


• Open corporate culture: Individual induction, various team events


• Agile working environment: Modern and well-equipped workplace, short decision-making processes thanks to flat hierarchies


• Personal development as well as varied and responsible tasks


• The opportunity to contribute your own ideas and increase innovative strength


• Many additional benefits: job bike, urban Sports, free parking, discounted lunch, etc.


• 30 days vacation


• Flexible organization of mobile office and on-site work