What you'll do

• Collaborate with suppliers, identify areas of improvement, and develop strategies to enhance their performance.
• Provide guidance for process optimization.
• Oversee the design and development phase, exclude defects, and keep risks low.
• Analyze and ensure quality in production/manufacturing processes; assess and initiate improvement measures.
• Analyze data to determine the root cause of issues and driving sustainable solutions.
• Review incoming products to assess quality, conduct assessments, and tests to identify recurring errors or quality standard issues.
• Drive the customers’ continuous development program in support of quality, delivery, and cost performance metrics.
• Evaluate customers’ quality systems, and compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct process and system audits based on IATF, VDA, or ISO requirements.
• Communicate, present, and interface directly with clients.
• Grow with us in various industries and help build business by following your desired career path and passion.
• Support our great team by taking on internal work and coaching others.

Who you are

• You have a Master’s degree (or higher) in engineering, or comparable degree.
• You have 3+ years of experience in the automotive/ or manufacturing industry, knowledge in EV-sector is a plus.
• You have advanced knowledge of manufacturing and production processes.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Ideally, you have hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and testing methodologies.
• Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools; IATF16949 and / or VDA 6.3 and their requirements is a plus.
• Ideally, you have experience with auditing, including planning, conducting and closing audit findings.
• You are self-motivated and self-driven with entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, well spoken with powerful presentation skills.
• You are detail oriented, structured and have common sense.
• You think ‘out of the box’ to create solutions when none exist and with an agile mindset you are not afraid of diving into uncharted waters.
• Strong conflict resolution skills help you manage, mitigate, and resolve conflicts.
• Your English skills are solid, German and/or Spanish is a plus.
• You are willing to travel.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Good to know

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• We offer mentorship and onboarding programs and a flat hierarchy.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We offer national and international travel opportunities.
• You have career opportunities in a fast-growing company and work in small, efficient project teams.