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The Director Technology Quality is responsible for leading and managing, Test & Validation, Laboratories, Quality Innovation, Industrialization and Digitalization as well as providing consolidated inputs for future quality blueprints.

Key responsibilities

• Test & Validation: Establish and govern serial production testing and validation as well as investigations
• Laboratories: Establish and govern Quality Control laboratories and activities offline and atline for NV Ett.
• Quality Innovation and industrialization: Govern, coordinate and drive improvements and innovation of measurement, test and validation methods as well as of instruments and technology, with and without suppliers.
• Quality Digitalization and Improvement: Coordinate the needs of Quality toward Digitalization, monitor and/or drive projects. Improve existing manufacturing, business or support processes, support product improvements and trouble shooting activities.
• Blueprint: Provide consolidated inputs for the Quality blueprint of other prismatic cell manufacturing units and products.
• Recruitment and retention: lead and govern recruitment and development of teams within Technology Quality

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role.

Qualifications and experience

• A relevant academic degree (Chemistry / Manufacturing / Engineering) or equivalent practical experience preferable in automotive.
• MSc degree in Chemistry/Manufacturing/Engineering or similar
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in similar role within high volume assembly/production, e.g. battery, automotive, pharma
• 7+ years leadership experience in international manufacturing organizations
• 3+ years in automotive industry
• Experience and knowledge about FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, SPC, MSA, Risk Management
• Experience and knowledge (and certification) of quality requirements and standards of the automotive industry ( IATF 16949: 2016, VDA 6.1 framework)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Specific skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills combined with excellent written and oral English skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail (e.g. 8D, 5Why, Ishikawa, Pareto)
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and ability to implement preventative measures.
• Ability to work under high pressure and tight deadlines, excellent time management.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Highly organized and result driven.

Personal success factors

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality improvement plans.
• Ability to proactively address customer concerns and drive effective resolution.
• Has a "can do" attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Flexibility, sense of quality, friendliness, motivation to take on new challenges, grit and a sense of humor.
• Passionate & purpose driven.
• Role modelling, being the safe and healthy role model