Plant Quality Manager

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Job Summary:
The Plant Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the quality assurance and control processes within the electronics manufacturing plant. This role ensures that all products meet the required standards and specifications, and that the manufacturing processes are efficient and compliant with Siemens regulations.
Reports to:  BU QM&GCC Quality Subfunction Manager in Headquarter; locally to the Country business unit Quality head.
Key Responsibilities:
•Strategy
oBeing the partner of the plant manager 
oEnsuring the quality standards of SI EA within your location  
oAligning and implementing the yearly strategy and budget with your subfunction manager  
•Quality Assurance: 
oDevelop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.
oSupervise the inspection and testing of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
oUsing the authority to stop unsafe work, production and processes if the corresponding quality is not fulfilled  
oUtilize statistical process control (SPC) methods to monitor and control production quality.
oInvestigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) including the non-conformance cost analysis.
•Process Improvement: 
oAnalyze production processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
oAnalyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
oLead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
oCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process enhancements.
•Compliance: 
oEstablish and maintain quality documentation, including quality manuals, procedures and work instructions based on global standard processes.
oEnsure that all manufacturing processes comply with relevant regulations and standards, including ISO 9001 and other industry-specific certifications (ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO27001). 
oConduct regular audits of the manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
oPrepare for and manage external audits and inspections.
oEnsure implementation of the QM&GCC digitalization topics  
•Team Management: 
oLead and manage the quality assurance & Return and Repair team, providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations.
oFoster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team.
•Reporting: 
oSteering of KPI monitoring
oGenerate & present detailed quality reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), trend analysis, findings and areas for improvement.
•Customer Interaction: 
oAddress customer complaints and quality concerns promptly and effectively.
oWork with customers to understand their quality requirements and ensure these are met.
•Supplier Quality Management: 
oCollaborate with suppliers and the Supplier Quality Management network to ensure the quality of raw materials and components used in production.
oCollaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve the quality of supplied materials.
Qualifications:
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in technical engineering preferable in electronics &/or          electrical engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
•Experience: 
o10-15 years of overall experience, out of which, minimum 5 years of experience in quality management, best within the electronics manufacturing industry.
oLeadership & intercultural experience
•Certifications: 
oCertified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification is preferred.
oCertified auditor for ISO 9001, additional ISO knowledge is a benefit  
•Skills:
oStrong knowledge of quality assurance and control methodologies like 8D methodology, Ishikawa Diagram, 5Why, APQP, FMEA and Value Stream
oExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
oProficiency in quality management software and tools.
oStrong leadership and team management abilities.
oEffective communication and interpersonal skills.
oAttention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
oEnglish and local language on a professional level  
Working Conditions:
•This position is based in a manufacturing plant environment and may require occasional travel to supplier sites or customer locations.
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