Head of Quality Management, Kirchdorf an der Krems

Work Location: Kirchdorf/Krems, Austria Remote/Hybrid/On-Site Policy: Hybrid – up to 40 % home office (practically ~1 day/week) Work Experience: > 5–7 yrs leadership in Quality within Tier 1/2 automotive manufacturing Language Requirement: Fluent German (C2) and business-fluent English Contract Type: Full-time Technical Skills Required: ERP Industry: Automotive components manufacturing (aluminium & magnesium die-casting, plastic injection moulding, motor pump systems) Positions Available: 1 Company Mission Added Value in Everything We Do In every relationship with us, our values-driven, consistent, and reliable approach embodies our collaborative action – always effective, results-oriented, and solution-focused. Core Values We are passionate about innovation: working together with our customers and industry experts, we develop innovative and compelling solutions. We prioritize "Quality First" and listen carefully to our customers, provide sound advice, and produce efficiently and to a high standard. We act sustainably: our lightweight components lead to energy and CO2 reductions for our customers. We also adapt our production processes accordingly. We are strong as a team: our actions are based on commitment, reason, mutual respect, and understanding. Honesty and trust form the foundation of our collaboration. We inspire our customers: we act in a way that ensures we are seen as an indispensable and innovative partner. We want to inspire our customers with both our products and our service. Therefore, we are constantly working to further develop our service standards and exceed the expectations placed in us. Tasks Overall responsibility for the Quality Management department with 60 employees Professional and disciplinary leadership and development of managers and teams Ensuring compliance with standards, guidelines, and legal requirements Strategic development of quality management (optimizations and innovations using modern QM methods) Management of operational tasks, such as daily quality assurance, complaint and error management, and the execution of audits and certifications Ensuring the highest quality standards with maximum process and product quality Requirements Completed university degree with many years of management experience in quality management at an automotive/supplier company Analytical, process-oriented approach and strategic vision Sound methodological expertise Strong analytical and conceptual skills Excellent leadership skills, assertiveness, and communication skills Fluent English Willingness to travel (up to approx. 20%) Benefits Overall responsibility for a 60-person quality management team with significant scope for shaping and making decisions Fast, pragmatic decision-making processes thanks to flat hierarchies and an informal, collaborative culture extending to senior management Attractive compensation package: starting at €120,000 annual salary, 15% variable component, and company car for private use Secure job in a financially successful, international group of companies Home office option (up to 40%) as well as a wide range of employee benefits, a cafeteria, and EV charging stations Long-term career and individual professional development opportunities in a motivated and fun-loving team Why Work With Them Full leadership scope (60 FTE, multi-plant) Strategic autonomy within mid-sized group Hybrid work with company car A chance to shape next-gen quality systems while keeping hands-on influence