NKT – Group Quality Leader, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Contribute to ensuring high-level of product and process quality for one of NKT’s Business Lines
NKT is on a growth journey, and we are expanding our Group Quality team with a new member to support our business line for high-voltage power cable solutions.
Secure, optimize and improve our process and product quality standards
As a Group Quality Leader, you will support stakeholders within the Solutions (SOL) Business Line, ensuring high-quality product and process outcomes. You will work closely with local teams and implement both Group and Local quality strategies, maintaining compliance with NKT’s management system. You will be a key point of contact, facilitate best‑practice sharing, and provide direct support across our two high‑voltage power cable manufacturing sites in Cologne, Germany, and Karlskrona, Sweden.
Responsibilities
* Develop and support the implementation of NKT’s global and local quality strategy, executing and validating the effectiveness of initiated processes.
* Facilitate, support, and monitor problem‑solving methods and process improvements to ensure that key performance indicators are met.
* Identify, initiate, and execute improvement activities, identifying quality and process synergies across the sites and implementing best‑practices.
* Support implementing governance with key stakeholders by directing steering committees and coordinating quality councils.
* Enhance and professionalise the global quality culture by promoting continuous improvement and best practices.
* Act as a quality partner to local and group stakeholders, ensuring alignment on quality objectives and initiatives.
* Act as the primary liaison between the local organisations to address quality issues in real‑time.
* Conduct risk‑based internal audits to ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
* 5+ years of leadership experience in Quality or Process within a manufacturing industry.
* Experience in power cable manufacturing industry is beneficial.
* Certifications in Lean Six Sigma and ISO9001:2025 (internal) auditor.
* Experience in risk management tools such as FMEA.
* Problem‑solving skills with experience in Ishikawa, 5‑Why, 8D or equivalent.
* Project‑management skills are beneficial.
* Fluency in English; Swedish or German language is considered beneficial.
Culture & Benefits
We offer flexible locations close to our offices in Cologne (Germany) or Karlskrona (Sweden). Frequent international travel between both sites is expected (≈ 70 %).
We are committed to fostering a diverse organisation and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive. NKT connects a greener world with high‑quality power cable technology.
Apply no later than 16 December. Please provide your résumé in English. Personality and cognitive tests may be included in the recruitment process.
Contact: Angelina Nilsson, Global Talent Attraction Specialist – Angelina.nilsson@nkt.com. Due to GDPR we cannot accept applications via e‑mail.
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