QUALITY MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Oversee and maintain the plant’s Quality Management System (ISO/IATF standards).
• Ensure compliance with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal and external quality audits; coordinate audit readiness and responses.
• Manage document control, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain calibration and verification programs for measurement equipment.

Production & Process Quality

• Partner with Production and Engineering teams to monitor process capability and product quality.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Implement statistical process control (SPC) and quality metrics to drive process consistency.
• Oversee first article inspections, PPAP submissions, and validation of new or changed processes.
• Support problem-solving and containment of nonconforming materials.

Supplier & Customer Quality

• Manage supplier quality performance and audits; drive supplier corrective actions.
• Monitor customer complaints and returns (RMA/NCMR), ensuring timely investigation and resolution.
• Serve as primary plant contact for customer quality issues, visits, and scorecard reviews.
• Collaborate with global quality and engineering teams to standardize best practices.

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop the plant Quality team (inspectors, technicians, and engineers).
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training on quality tools, systems, and standards (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, Control Plans).
• Drive cross-functional engagement and employee awareness of quality goals.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field required.
• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment (filtration industry a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and 8D problem-solving.
• Previous leadership experience managing a quality department.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and quality software tools (Minitab, SAP, etc.).
• Czech or Slovak language a must
• English language at communicative level, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, growing company expanding its product portfolio
• Freedom to innovate – implement your own improvement ideas
• Supportive, friendly team to help you adapt and succeed
• Comprehensive onboarding with gradual training and orientation
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Generous vacation – 5 weeks plus an extra week based on years of service
• Attractive benefits, including:
• Half-year bonuses
• Pension insurance
• Subsidized lunches and dinners in our company canteen