Interim Senior Quality Engineer in Germany – Automotive
Job Location:
Ingolstadt - Germany
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Posted:
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Job Summary
- Implement and support World Class Quality Systems and continuously improve Production MEQ quality deliverables for assigned manufacturing plants including JIT OHS IP-DP and seat-component operations.
- Drive improvement of quality KPIs and deliverables such as RPPM CPPM IPPM SPPM quality costs customer product audits and warranty-related topics.
- Communicate directly with customers and internal stakeholders regarding quality issues complaints escalations and corrective actions.
- Resolve internal and external quality issues using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D PSD PCAD Kepner-Tregoe 5 Why and Root Cause Analysis.
- Prepare implement follow up verify and release corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage scrap non-conforming (NOK) parts containment rework activities sorting and final inspection topics.
- Support optimization of material flow and production-quality processes and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.
- Ensure quality activities comply with BQS IATF / TS 16949 ISO 9000 requirements and applicable customer-specific requirements.
- Represent the plant in the Program SDT Team and ensure execution of plant-related PRRP tasks.
- Manage Customer Part Submission activities customer acceptance submission documentation and approved submission samples.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry and at least 3 years in a quality-related role.
- Strong hands-on experience in customer production or plant quality within an automotive manufacturing environment.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Practical knowledge of IATF 16949 VDA and automotive quality tools including:
- 8D / Root Cause Analysis / 5 Why
- FMEA
- Control Plan
- PPAP
- APQP
- SPC
- Knowledge of MSA DOE and TQM is an advantage.
- Experience with customer complaints and escalations scrap reduction NOK-part evaluation rework containment sorting and final inspection activities.
- Experience communicating directly with automotive OEM customers; previous experience working directly with a major German automotive OEM is highly advantageous.
- Ability to work independently take ownership of quality topics and communicate effectively across production quality engineering and customer interfaces.
- Solution-oriented structured and conscientious working style with strong assertiveness and teamwork.
- Very good English is required due to the international plant environment.
- German at approximately B2 level or above is strongly preferred due to direct communication with the German automotive customer. Technically strong candidates with a lower level of German may still be considered.
- Proficiency in MS Office and standard quality reporting/documentation tools.
- Full-time long-term automotive project through the end of 2026
- Possibility of project extension
- Direct exposure to a major German automotive OEM environment
- High level of independence and ownership of quality topics
- Hands-on involvement in complex production and customer quality issues
- Accommodation support available for consultants from outside the region
- Opportunity for EU-based consultants willing to work onsite in Germany
Required Skills:
Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry and at least 3 years in a quality-related role. Strong hands-on experience in customer production or plant quality within an automotive manufacturing environment. Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience. Practical knowledge of IATF 16949 VDA and automotive quality tools including: 8D / Root Cause Analysis / 5 Why FMEA Control Plan PPAP APQP SPC Knowledge of MSA DOE and TQM is an advantage. Experience with customer complaints and escalations scrap reduction NOK-part evaluation rework containment sorting and final inspection activities. Experience communicating directly with automotive OEM customers; previous experience working directly with a major German automotive OEM is highly advantageous. Ability to work independently take ownership of quality topics and communicate effectively across production quality engineering and customer interfaces. Solution-oriented structured and conscientious working style with strong assertiveness and teamwork. Very good English is required due to the international plant environment. German at approximately B2 level or above is strongly preferred due to direct communication with the German automotive customer. Technically strong candidates with a lower level of German may still be considered. Proficiency in MS Office and standard quality reporting/documentation tools.
