Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide.
Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
Job Description
As a Quality Manager (m/f/diverse), you will ensure compliance with customer requirements, international standards, and legal obligations while driving continuous improvement across plant operations. This role focuses on audits, incident management, quality reporting, and supporting key projects to maintain and enhance overall quality performance.
Key responsibilities:
* Support operational organization to achieve quality targets and continuous improvement
* Ensure compliance with customer requirements, international standards, legal, and contractual obligations
* Coordinate and manage internal/external incidents, including proper documentation
* Conduct and support internal audits and launch management activities
* Maintain PLC process standards and participate in plant-wide standardization
* Create PPAP packages based on project documentation according to customer/internal requirements
* Support Run & Rate activities to meet customer expectations
* Consult plant management on quality policy and strategic topics
* Promote quality awareness and deliver training within the plant organization
* Monitor and report quality-related KPIs; drive improvement measures
Qualifications
* Degree in engineering or equivalent education with a strong operational focus
* Experience in the automotive or railway sector, with a focus on quality and production
* Knowledge of management systems (IATF 16949, ISO 22163, VDA standards, customer-specific requirements)
* Knowledge of SAP and Excel
* Practical Project and Process Experience
* Initial experience in quality or production environments
* Skills in project management, lean management, process improvement
* Very good proficiency in German and English, with strong written and spoken communication skills
Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Additional Information
The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:
* Training opportunities
* Mobile and flexible working models
* Sabbaticals
and much more...
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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.
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