Project Quality Manager
Bamberg | Germany | Full Time (Please note this role has been posted in multiple locations)
Essence in motion to build the future of mobility
For 75 years, Antolin has been a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. As a global leader in interior design and advanced manufacturing, we develop innovative solutions across instrument panels, door panels, cockpits, headliners, lighting and smart interior systems. Our products enhance almost 700 vehicle models currently on the road.
With more than 136 plants and offices across North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and with a team of 20,000 colleagues we combine global scale with local expertise to deliver outstanding value, quality, and innovation for our customers.
Mission:
To plan and ensure the Quality of an Automotive Product during its development phase and assuring its Lifelong industrialisation complying with the Customer Specific Requirements, IATF 16949 and GA Management Model.
Responsibilities:
Function & Strategic Leadership
* Responsible as Regional Project Quality Manager for the development site near Munich in Allershausen.
* Lead a multicultural team of Quality Engineers in the advanced planning and development of projects for premium OEMs (including Porsche, Audi, VW, Daimler, and BMW), with industrialisation activities in Germany, the UK, and the Czech Republic — ensuring long-term customer satisfaction.
Project and Resource Management
* Strategic planning and control of annual and multi-year budgets and resources to ensure efficient allocation and optimal utilisation of capabilities.
* Define and implement objectives (including APQP targets) with the team to support the achievement of Business Unit goals.
* Develop coherent milestone and activity plans, initiating corrective actions early to minimise business and project risks.
* Initiate and lead standardisation projects to create synergies and drive sustainable process optimisation.
Quality and Process Assurance
* Oversee supplier monitoring and development as a strategic tool to ensure product and process quality, adherence to deadlines, and fulfilment of technical requirements.
* Collaborate closely with Plant Quality teams during project planning to embed quality objectives from the outset and minimise subsequent correction costs.
* Define, standardise, and optimise control and measurement concepts as the foundation for efficient production monitoring and sustainable process capability.
* Ensure timely validation of product and process approvals to meet customer and market requirements.
* Strategically prepare for audits in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards to maintain certification readiness and strengthen market positioning.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
* Provide customer support throughout the entire project lifecycle to build trust, strengthen relationships, and secure long-term partnerships.
* Lead and facilitate internal escalation and customer meetings to address risks early and develop effective solutions.
* Support the Sales team in preparing quotations and contract negotiations, ensuring quality aspects are considered from the outset.
* Maintain close alignment with Corporate Quality (Headquarters) to implement and further develop strategic quality objectives across all relevant projects.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Technical Engineering with a background in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering
* Extensive experience within a Quality Department in the automotive sector
* Strong knowledge and practical experience in - APQP / PPAP, FMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control and Analysis (SPC)
* Problem Solving and Analysis tools (8D Reports, 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagram, etc.)
* Knowledge of internal GA systems such as GlobalPro, ePQF, Suppliers APQP/PPAP, and TeamCenter
* Languages: German and English – Advanced
Why Join Us?
At Antolin, we are more than a company — we are a community with a proud heritage. As a family owned business, we have grown over 75 years while staying true to our values: Family Spirit, Responsibility and Sustainability, Evolution and Innovation, Talent and Commitment.
Here, you won’t just support projects — you will help shape the future of mobility. Your role will influence how millions of people experience their vehicles, supporting world class OEMs and driving the development of smarter, more sustainable interiors.
What makes Antolin different
* Invests in people for the long term, offering stability and genuine career progression
* Values relationships with colleagues, customers, and the communities we serve
* Encourages every voice to be heard, and every contribution to make a difference
* Combines the agility of a family company with the scale of a global leader
Ready to make an impact?
DREAM. DARE. DO.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.