Production Quality Manager

You are responsible for all quality topics within the Repair Shop in Birr, ensuring consistent standards and supporting reliable, on-time delivery. You work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, and Engineering to strengthen collaboration and drive quality across the full value chain. You also connect with customers on quality-related matters while leading continuous improvement, process development, and capability building to support operational excellence.

As Production Quality Manager Repair Shop (One Birr), you will:

• Take overall responsibility for quality performance within the Repair Shop
• Guide, support, and develop a small team of quality inspectors and engineers
• Ensure the implementation, sustainability, and continuous improvement of Built In Quality (BIQ) principles
• Promote a “Right First Time” approach by supporting preventive quality methods in daily operations
• Support teams in meeting inspection plans, quality requirements, and customer expectations
• Act as the main quality contact for internal and external customers
• Ensure timely and sustainable handling of non-conformances (NCRs) with minimal impact on operations
• Guide structured root cause analyses (e.g. 8D, 5 Why) and support effective corrective and preventive actions

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical field (or technical background with relevant professional and team coordination experience)
• Experience in quality, manufacturing, Lean, or continuous improvement, ideally in power generation or heavy industry
• Understanding of inspection and testing methods for turbine components or similar equipment
• Experience in team coordination within production or quality environments
• Knowledge of structured problem solving methods (e.g. 8D, 5 Why)
• Understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001)
• Good communication skills in both German and English are a must

• Experience in strengthening Built In Quality (BIQ) in production environments
• Ability to translate data into practical improvement actions
• Structured and solution oriented way of working in a dynamic environment
• Confidence in customer and audit situations
• Leadership approach that supports development, trust, and team engagement
• Interest in continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Qualification as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor