Head of Quality (m/f/d)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that products and services meet established standards, compliance, and customer expectations by developing quality control processes, conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Standards & Procedures: define, document, and implement quality standards, specifications, and procedures for products and processes
• Quality Control & Assurance: monitor, test, and inspect products and raw materials throughout the production cycle to ensure they meet requirements
• Auditing & Compliance: plan and execute internal audits and ensure compliance with legal, safety, and industry standards (e.g., ISO)
• Continuous Improvement: use data analysis (e.g., SPC, root cause analysis) to identify defects, reduce waste, and implement corrective/preventive actions
• Team Leadership: lead, train, and supervise quality assurance personnel
• Supplier Management: review and approve supplier quality standards and materials
• Reporting & Communication: prepare quality reports for senior management and act as a point of contact for customer complaints

Tasks

• Oversee Quality teams, analyze data for defects, manage supplier quality, and ensure adherence to safety and legal regulations
• Develop, implement and optimize the local Quality Management strategy
• Lead, train and develop teams and team leads to ensure the capabilities and skills of the staff meet the programme schedules and quality of all supplied items
• Proactive Quality-network engagement and partnering with peers, single point of contact for the Rheinmetall business unit Tactical Vehicles and RHHU in the tasks, such as status of Quality management activities
• Develop and report quality KPIs
• Manage the deparment budget
• Active participation in different Program, RHHU and Rheinmetall Group activities
• Conduct regular documented inspection of work areas
• Familiarity and compliance with the legal requirements, standards, and internal regulations of the company
• Supervise the proper operation of quality management systems

• Minimum bachelor's degree in quality management, manufacturing- or mechanical engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in quality management and manufacturing technology (assembly, machining)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in complex discrete manufacturing
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS), and industry-specific regulations
• Knowledge in Material technology, manufacturing methods and technology in comparable field of industry: e.g. automotive, defence, aerospace
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong executive communication
• Reporting,presentation as well as negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skill with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects
• Knowledge of MS office and SAP
• Proficient or advanced level of German and English languages

At our location Zalaegerszeg we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus eligibility
• Company car
• Wide range of fringe benefits: Private health insurance, SZÉP card, discounted meal at our canteen, support for sport activities
• Reliable and stable company
• Flexible working models
• Ensuring work-life balance as well as a supportive and innovative work environment
• Individual and diverse external and internal development opportunities, including courses at the Rheinmetall Academy
• Professional onboarding process supported by a digital onboarding tool

Contact Person: Norbert Rakonczay

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