Page Executive
Head of Global Design Quality Assurance / APQP (gn)
Page Executive, New Bremen, Ohio, United States
Head of Global Design Quality Assurance / APQP (gn)
Our client is a global player in designing and manufacturing efficient energy and data management systems for all types of mobile equipment and machinery. With around 30 sites globally, the main development and manufacturing hubs are in Germany and Western Europe.
About Our Client To drive the global design process excellence initiative, we are seeking a senior quality profile as "Head of Global Design Quality and Advanced Product Planning", ideally based south of Freiburg/Breisgau or Dresden. In that role, you will define and deploy a global Design Quality and Quality Engineering strategy, ensuring quality is designed into products from concept through industrialization. Acting as a change agent, you will elevate quality maturity, standardize APQP practices, and drive a culture of defect prevention, reliability, and continuous improvement across R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
Job Description
Own and develop the global Design Quality Assurance and APQP framework across all product development activities
Embed quality-by-design, DFMEA/PFMEA, DFSS, DFMA, and reliability engineering into innovation and NPD processes
Drive global APQP governance, metrics, and design verification & validation standards
Mentor and develop a global quality engineering organization and Centers of Excellence
Partner with Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer functions to mitigate technical and quality risks early
Excel in defect prevention, predictive quality, and data‑based optimization measures
Ensure compliance with international quality standards and regulatory requirements
Act as executive sponsor for global problem‑solving and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 8D)
The Successful Applicant
Senior quality profile with 15+ years of experience in Design Quality, Quality Engineering, and APQP within complex, global manufacturing environments
Strong background in regulated or high‑reliability industries (automotive, aerospace, medical devices, high‑tech)
Demonstrated success in driving global transformation programs and influencing senior stakeholders
Deep expertise in APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, and international quality standards
Strategic, structured, and data‑inspired people‑leader with strong executive presence
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus (ideally German, French, Chinese)
Willingness to travel internationally (25 %)
What's On Offer This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape global product quality strategy, influence innovation outcomes, and leave a lasting footprint on a growing, technology‑focused organization with a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence and a passionate and accessible senior executive team!
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About Our Client To drive the global design process excellence initiative, we are seeking a senior quality profile as "Head of Global Design Quality and Advanced Product Planning", ideally based south of Freiburg/Breisgau or Dresden. In that role, you will define and deploy a global Design Quality and Quality Engineering strategy, ensuring quality is designed into products from concept through industrialization. Acting as a change agent, you will elevate quality maturity, standardize APQP practices, and drive a culture of defect prevention, reliability, and continuous improvement across R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.
Job Description
Own and develop the global Design Quality Assurance and APQP framework across all product development activities
Embed quality-by-design, DFMEA/PFMEA, DFSS, DFMA, and reliability engineering into innovation and NPD processes
Drive global APQP governance, metrics, and design verification & validation standards
Mentor and develop a global quality engineering organization and Centers of Excellence
Partner with Product Management, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer functions to mitigate technical and quality risks early
Excel in defect prevention, predictive quality, and data‑based optimization measures
Ensure compliance with international quality standards and regulatory requirements
Act as executive sponsor for global problem‑solving and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 8D)
The Successful Applicant
Senior quality profile with 15+ years of experience in Design Quality, Quality Engineering, and APQP within complex, global manufacturing environments
Strong background in regulated or high‑reliability industries (automotive, aerospace, medical devices, high‑tech)
Demonstrated success in driving global transformation programs and influencing senior stakeholders
Deep expertise in APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, and international quality standards
Strategic, structured, and data‑inspired people‑leader with strong executive presence
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus (ideally German, French, Chinese)
Willingness to travel internationally (25 %)
What's On Offer This is a high‑impact opportunity to shape global product quality strategy, influence innovation outcomes, and leave a lasting footprint on a growing, technology‑focused organization with a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence and a passionate and accessible senior executive team!
Contact Quote job ref: JN-122025-6908737
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