Quality Team Lead

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I’m supporting one of the world’s largest suppliers of manufactured automotive parts, trusted by leading OEMs including VW, Mercedes, Porsche, and BMW.

Are you an experienced professional ready to step into a visible leadership role in a high-pressure production environment? This is an excellent opportunity to join a global manufacturer producing high-end components for the automotive sector.

The Role

As Quality Team Lead (QTL) , you will take day‑to‑day ownership of quality operations on site, leading a team of 6. You’ll be the bridge between production, customers, and suppliers , ensuring that all products meet stringent OEM standards. This position combines hands‑on shop‑floor engagement with structured problem solving, coaching, and leadership.

You will:

• Monitor daily quality performance, analyse deviations, and take swift corrective actions.
• Lead quality planning and documentation (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, SPC, MSA).
• Drive root cause analysis using tools such as 8D , 5Why , Fishbone , Pareto , and PFMEA .
• Manage dimensional issues, deciding whether to rework, use, or scrap parts.
• Ensure effective communication with production, suppliers, and OEM customers.
• Coach and develop the team, hold daily workload and performance reviews, and foster accountability.
• Plan and monitor metrology, audits, and product approvals in line with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 .

Requirements

• Automotive sector background (Tier‑1 or Tier‑2 supplier level) – essential.
• Deep knowledge of IATF 16949 , VDA 6.3 (certification big plus).
• Hands‑on experience with 8D, 5Why, PFMEA, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC .
• Track record of managing and improving performance in quality teams.
• Confident under pressure and comfortable making independent decisions on the shop floor.
• Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Fluent German (C1 minimum) and strong English communication skills.

Ideal Profile

• Structured, methodical, and proactive in resolving quality issues.
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and focused on results.
• Strong communicator with the ability to challenge and support production teams.
• Motivated by progression, belonging, and operational excellence .

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Quality Assurance
• Staffing and Recruiting and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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