Senior Quality Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting an accomplished Senior Quality Manager to lead and drive quality excellence across its production environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience from OEMs such as Mercedes-Benz or Toyota, or from Tier 1 automotive stamping

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall Quality function across manufacturing operations

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Management Systems in line with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 standards

• Act as the primary quality interface with OEM customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

• Drive zero-defect initiatives, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions (8D, A3, FMEA)

• Oversee internal and external audits, including customer and certification audits

• Manage supplier quality performance, including audits, PPAPs, and corrective actions

• Lead quality-related risk management, change management, and product launches

• Analyse quality KPIs, cost of poor quality (COPQ), and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Quality team

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field

• 10+ years’ experience within the automotive manufacturing industry

• Senior-level Quality Management experience in:

  • OEM environments (Mercedes-Benz, Toyota preferred), or

  • Tier 1 automotive stamping / component manufacturing

• In-depth knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and OEM-specific quality standards

• Strong understanding of automotive stamping, press shop, and manufacturing processes

• Proven experience leading audits, customer interactions, and quality improvement programs

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary quality teams

Key Competencies

• Strategic and operational Quality leadership

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills

• High attention to detail with a results-driven mindset

• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments