Quality Assurance Manager – Thick Film Materials in Hanau

• Take overall responsibility for the quality strategy of the Thick Film Materials product line
• Ensure the consistent implementation of high quality standards
• Strategically develop quality assurance systems, inspection concepts, process controls, and measurement technologies
• Provide technical leadership for the quality control laboratory and lead the Quality Control team for Thick Film Materials
• Further develop inspection methods and analytical capabilities
• Manage escalations involving critical quality deviations, customer complaints, and systemic quality issues
• Ensure effective corrective and preventive actions
• Further develop Supplier Quality Management, including supplier qualification, supplier performance management, and risk-based audit and improvement programs
• Lead quality-related APQP and product development processes
• Serve as the key interface for customers, suppliers, Production, Engineering, and Innovation
• Establish and develop preventive quality and risk management across the entire TFM value chain
• Conduct audits, manage KPIs, perform trend analyses, and minimize risks
• Initiate cross-functional quality projects and transformation programs
• Manage technical customer and supplier requirements
• Support the introduction of innovative quality methods, technologies, and processes

Requirements

• University degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field
• At least 10 years of experience leading complex, cross-functional topics and projects, as well as in the application engineering of paste systems
• Extensive experience planning and implementing strategic change processes, as well as managing employees and teams
• Experience managing a laboratory, including technical organization and responsibility for inspection methods
• In-depth expertise in paste systems, high-temperature electronics, metal-ceramic composite systems, and inorganic and metallic joining technologies
• Strong technical understanding and excellent communication skills in an international environment, with the confidence to represent the company in professional associations and standards committees
• Knowledge of EHS and laboratory safety, as well as ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and the APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPF, and PPAP Core Tools
• Confident handling of customer-specific requirements and technical contracts
• Strong knowledge of statistical and Six Sigma methods
• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor qualification or auditor competency in accordance with ISO 19011 is a plus
• Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance systems, inspection methods, and process controls within the Thick Film Materials product line, while effectively managing cross-functional teams and customer relationships.

Proficient in implementing strategic change processes and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Highest-signal resume keywords
• Quality Assurance Systems Development
• Paste Systems Expertise
• ISO 9001:2015 Knowledge
• Statistical Methods and Six Sigma
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership
• ATS Optimization Keywords
• Hard Skills
• Quality Control Management
• Inspection Methods Development
• Process Control Implementation
• Analytical Capabilities Enhancement
• Supplier Quality Management
• APQP and Product Development
• Trend Analysis
• Corrective and Preventive Actions
• EHS and Laboratory Safety
• Technical Contract Management
• Soft Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Leadership and Team Management
• Customer Relationship Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• VDA 6.3 Process Auditor Qualification
• ISO 19011 Auditor Competency
• Industry Keywords
• High-Temperature Electronics
• Metal-Ceramic Composite Systems
• Inorganic and Metallic Joining Technologies
• Quality Standards Implementation
• Risk-Based Audit Programs
• Tools & Technologies
• SPC
• MSA
• FMEA
• PPF
• PPAP Core Tools
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