Quality Manager (Supply & Production)
In this role, you will support our strategic initiatives by enhancing internal production and supplier quality for product and process releases, driving new product development, and leading systematic process improvements.
About Hilti
We are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
The Role
You will support internal and external production quality analysis and improvement actions, translating customer and product requirements into quality management control mechanisms.
Responsibilities:
* Support internal and external production quality analysis and improvement actions
* Translate customer and product requirements into quality management control mechanisms
* Continuously improve the supply quality system and key business processes
* Assist in supplier auditing, releases, and supplier quality management
* Support product development projects and process improvement initiatives
* Manage and handle complaints
* Lead escalations for critical quality issues
* Lead problem-solving teams for escalated quality concerns
* Develop testing concepts, procedures, and conduct sample inspections
* Moderate FMEAs
* Create training materials and train employees on quality regulations
* Conduct internal and external audits for quality assurance
* Define measurement methods and analytics for new products
* Perform process analysis using statistical methods (SPC, DOE, ANOVA)
* Manage inspection, measuring, and testing equipment (IMTE)
What We Offer
Demonstrate your potential and we'll provide you with a world of opportunities to explore different roles, work in diverse locations, and take on new challenges across our global business.
Benefits:
* Accident insurance to protect you both on and off the job
* Additional paid days off incl. Good Friday, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and 3 bridge days p.a.
* Employer-financed pension plan (available after 2 years with the company)
* Exclusive employee discounts
* Flexible working times incl. the option to work from home, and short Fridays
* Free Access to Kyan App: personalized coaching platform
* Fun and Engaging Team Events: Build strong relationships with your colleagues and have fun
* IT Equipment: For both office and home office, ensuring that you have the tools you need to succeed
* Personalized Growth Plan based on your individual strengths
* Social Initiatives: 2 paid days off work to participate in social initiatives with your team
Requirements:
We value diversity and offer a high-performance yet caring culture.
* University degree (BSc or MSc) in an engineering discipline, with 3+ years of experience in SQE or related roles, including supplier assessment and selection
* Expertise in international quality and environmental standards, advanced experience as a Senior Supplier Auditor
* Knowledge of legal risks and implications for supplier and customer contracts, with a sound technical understanding of aluminum material
* Experience in the PPAP process
* Fluent in English (B2 level minimum) and advanced German Skills
* Ability to develop testing concepts, procedures, and conduct sample inspections
* Willingness to travel 30-40% within Europe
Join Our Team
We have a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer a highly competitive salary package that exceeds the collective agreement salary.
You can expect a minimum annual gross salary of EUR 60.000 (All-In; including 13th, 14th, and bonus payments) as a starting point, with room for negotiation based on your individual qualifications and position-relevant professional experience.