Monitor regional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identify systemic issues, and lead teams in implementing corrective and preventive actions
Build and maintain relationships with functional teams, customers, and suppliers to drive collaboration and quality improvements
Provide senior-level leadership to regional quality teams, ensuring adherence to internal and external quality standards and certifications
Participate in site, regional, and global budgeting processes, focusing on continuous improvement, certifications, training, and personnel performance
Coach and mentor Site Quality Managers, fostering development and alignment with regional and global quality goals
Develop and implement initiatives to enhance the Quality Management System (QMS), reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), and drive continuous improvement in alignment with global strategies
Coordinate and document management reviews of the QMS, ensuring effective action plans and improvements
Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and certification bodies, ensuring alignment and compliance
Lead problem-solving activities and assist in resolving internal, customer, and regulatory escalations
Inspire enthusiasm for continuous improvement across the region and promote systemic quality enhancements
Ensure compliance with internal audit programs and collaborate with the Global Quality Shared Services (GQSS) team as needed
Set and monitor standards for regional quality functions, contributing to the long-term success of multiple sites and business units
Provide feedback to the GQSS team to improve the global QMS and align regional strategies with organizational objectives

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required or Master's degree preferred in Quality, Operations or Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of Quality Engineering Management Experience
Proven expertise to lead and influence directly and indirectly across functional teams
Working Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100 and ISO13485/FDA and other applicable standards
Experience of dealing directly with customers in the Quality Environment and conflict resolution
Experience in working for multi-site companies and or corporate structures with matrixed reporting
Expertise with inspection practices
Experience in application of Lean Methodologies and/or Six Sigma
Experience in PCBA, High-Level Assembly Environment or equivalent preferred, including IPC requirements understanding
In depth knowledge and proven working experience of Quality Tools
Highly proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Word and PowerPoint with advanced knowledge in Excel
Attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to meet firm deadlines.

Benefits

Performance based bonuses
Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ)ISO 9001AS9100ISO 13485Lean MethodologiesSix SigmaQuality ToolsInspection practicesPCBA

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsinfluenceconflict resolution