SGB-SMIT Group

Director Quality Management DD (m/f/d)

Regensburg, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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Transform with us the future of energy ⚡

The SGB‑SMIT Group is an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure.

As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB‑SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast‑resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e‑mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide.

With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB‑SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB-SMIT Group apart: 🌍
We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture:
Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition

Short decision-making processes and direct cooperation

Stable, growing company with long-term prospects

Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally.

Your benefits at SGB-SMIT Group: 🚀
Stable, growing company with long-term prospects

Attractive salary and social benefits

Flexible working hours and hybrid working models

30+1 vacation days plus special leave

Training and development opportunities

Company pension plan and employee insurance

Health and fitness offers (HanseFit)

Company restaurant, free drinks, and e-charging parking spaces

Bicycle and IT leasing

Subsidy for Germany/RVV ticket

Employee discounts via Benify

Your tasks: 📌
Define and deploy the divisional quality strategy aligned with business objectives.

Act as a visible ambassador for safety, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring a safe and healthy working environment across all locations.

Establish and maintain quality standards, governance, and compliance with Group Quality and ISO requirements.

Drive product and process quality improvements across all locations.

Lead customer quality and claims management, ensuring timely resolution and effective corrective actions.

Monitor quality KPIs, identify risks, and implement improvement initiatives.

Champion key programs including claim management, process control, FMEA harmonization, supplier quality integration, and best-practice sharing.

Lead cross-functional quality initiatives and support supplier, process, and product qualification activities.

Coordinate audits, ensure compliance, and drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions.

Provide functional leadership and development for the global quality community.

Your profile: 🔎
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

10+ years of quality management experience in a manufacturing environment.

5+ years of leadership experience in an international and/or multi-site organization.

Proven success in quality transformation, customer quality, and continuous improvement.

Experience in the transformer industry is a strong asset; experience in electrical equipment, heavy industry, or engineered products is also valued.

Strong knowledge of FMEA, root cause analysis, audit management, and customer claims processes.

Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and change management skills.

Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage.

If you value a dynamic, growing, and intercultural environment and enjoy hands-on work, then become part of the SGB-SMIT Group - transform with us the future of energy. ⚡

We look forward to receiving your application! ⚡

Learn more about the SGB-SMIT Group as an employer, our values, and career opportunities on our careers page:
https://www.sgb-smit.com/career-jobs/sgb-smit-group#/

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I am interested in the Director Quality Management DD (m/f/d) role because I can bring practical experience in API integration, Director and Quality, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes SGB-SMIT Group needs from this hire.

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