Head of Operational Quality Assurance (m/f/d)

Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions Zrt., a member of the Rheinmetall Group, is looking for a Head of Operational Quality Assurance for its new factory in Várpalota.

• Provide operational quality strategy and leadership
• Develop and implement the QA strategy aligned with a corporate and defense regulation standards and in cooperation with the Quality Compliance & System Manager
• Lead and mentor the operational QA team across production site, promoting a culture of quality
• Establish measurable quality KPIs and report to the supervisor
• Oversee all quality control and assurance activities (incoming inspection, in-process control, final testing, incl. lot acceptance tests as ammunition live firing events)
• Ensure that all products meet product specification, safety requirements, and international defense standards (AQAP, ISO9001…)
• Ensure calibration and validation of all measurement and testing equipments
• Identify and mitigate production and quality risks
• Drive innovation in inspection processes, data analytics and quality monitoring system
• Strong collaboration with the Quality Compliance and System Management
• Support internal, external and customer audits

• BSc degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, industrial engineering, or related fields (MSc preferred)
• Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent
• Fluent English and Hungarian language skills, both in speaking and writing
• Professional experience in quality assurance for at least 10 years
• At least 3 years' experience in leading teams
• Leadership and team development ability
• Strong data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making
• Excellent ability to communicate with internal teams, clients and authorities
• Calm, systematic, and decisive personality and the ability to work under high-pressure conditions
• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel)
• ERP knowledge (SAP if possible)

   

Advantage:

• Experience in NATO, AQAP STANAG requirements
• SAP/ QM module
• Work experience with explosive materials

• Full time employment
• Training and knowledge sharing
• Competitive compensation package
• International team and company culture
• Dynamic, supportive working environment
• Participation in the creation of a new plant, a unique greenfield investment in the defence industry

Contact Person: Norbert Rakonczay

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