Project Quality Manager (m/f/d)

NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.

Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Project Quality Manager

Location: Bremen, Germany

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Responsible for defining, implementing, and managing quality measures in proposals and projects
• Responsible for communicating quality-related issues with customers, ZtQ, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Monitoring compliance with all processes in projects
• Independent assessment of project/product status for internal company and departmental reporting
• Responsible for creating, establishing, and maintaining the quality management plan, the test plan, and the document overview
• Responsible for initiating and creating test and acceptance plans
• Responsible for planning, preparing, and documenting quality gates (QG)
• Responsible for planning, conducting, and evaluating engineering reviews (ER)
• Monitoring the implementation of defined measures from the ER and QG
• Responsible for coordinating reviews of project documents and their approval
• Participating in the creation of project-related documents (e.g., development plan, test plan, integration and verification plan)
• Participation in/conduct of preliminary inspections/inspections with customers and suppliers
• Involvement in the selection of suppliers and participation in supplier audits
• Responsible for defining quality criteria for orders placed with suppliers
• Review and approval of purchase orders with regard to quality requirements
• Responsible for coordinating, conducting, and deciding on the approval of first-article inspections at and with suppliers
• Responsible for production and series release at suppliers
• Responsible for coordinating, conducting, and deciding on production release at RME
• Responsible for deciding on release for product inspection by the customer
• Review and approval of test reports, outgoing goods inspections, and approval for shipment to customers
• Responsible for raising objections and rejecting services in the event of non-compliance
• Responsible for compiling all information needed to assess product conformity, to assist authorized signatories in their decision-making
• Responsible for issuing factory certificates and other product certificates
• Co-decision-making regarding the acceptance of defective purchased parts
• Co-decision-making regarding the approval of change requests
• Responsible for reporting the results from ER, QG, as well as customer acceptance or delivery inspections into the department's internal ticket tools
• Responsible for planning and estimating the scope of work for a Project
• Quality Manager (m/f/d) for future projects within the context of proposals
• Responsibility for assigned project cost centers, participation in Cost-to-Complete
• Collaboration on and facilitation of cross-project and cross-departmental quality initiatives (4D, 8D, CIP)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
• Several years of relevant experience in project-based quality management
• Practical knowledge of QM and development standards
• Practical experience with system, hardware, and software development methods
• Practical experience with verification and testing methods
• Excellent knowledge of test procedures/methods as well as review/audit techniques
• Business-level proficiency in German and English (spoken and written)
• Goal-oriented and independent work style
• Confident demeanor and communication skills at all organizational levels
• Ability to handle conflict
• Willingness to travel worldwide

What we offer:

Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.