Head of Quality - Actuators (f/m/d)
Description
Position purpose
The Head of Quality - Actuators (f/m/d) is the operational quality leader for hardware execution. The role is accountable for product quality, supplier quality, incoming inspection, testing quality, non-conformance handling, RCCA execution and release readiness. The role is deliberately separated from QMS ownership, EN 9100 governance, certification management and document-control governance.
Key responsibilities
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Lead the operational quality organization including Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering / SQA and Quality Inspection / Technician functions.
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Ensure product quality across manufacturing, integration, verification, acceptance testing, qualification testing and customer delivery.
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Own operational NCR handling, containment, RCCA execution, effectiveness verification and escalation of repeated or critical defects.
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Own operational quality risk management including quarantine, stop-ship, product release recommendation and MRB-related decisions as defined internally.
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Drive supplier quality execution, supplier escalation, supplier corrective actions, incoming inspection performance and supplier readiness.
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Ensure receiving inspection, CoC / certificate verification, traceability checks and hardware release status are controlled and reliable.
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Ensure test failures and test anomalies are captured, assessed and closed through controlled operational quality processes.
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Report operational quality status, blocked hardware, supplier escalations, customer-impacting issues and repeat defects to the COO.
Operational scope
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Product Quality: FAI execution, product release readiness, internal non-conformances and manufacturing / integration quality risks.
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Supplier Quality: supplier NCRs, supplier RCCA, supplier escalations, supplier audits and incoming supplier performance.
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Incoming Quality: execution of receiving inspection, documentation completeness, traceability verification and quarantine control.
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Testing Quality: acceptance and qualification test evidence, test anomaly quality handling and quality release of test evidence.
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People Leadership: resource planning, priorities, development and performance management of the operational quality team.
Candidate background
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Experienced quality leader with an aerospace, space hardware, precision manufacturing, electronics, or other regulated hardware background.
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Extensive experience in operational quality management, supplier quality, NCR/RCCA processes, incoming inspection, test quality, and quality release activities.
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Leadership experience
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Strong knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 principles, FAI, traceability, and supplier quality management
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Strong communication skills, a hands-on leadership style, and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement (Lean SixSigma Black Belt are a plus) and operational excellence across the organization.
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Fluent English, German is a plus.
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Eligibility to work in Germany
What we offer
We want you to feel welcome and have the best possible tools for your work here at Dcubed. Therefore, we have selected a set of benefits to support your work days and everyday life, today and longer term.
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Commute: Deutschlandticket
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Wellbeing: EGYM Wellpass, recovery toolkit
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ETF-based pension program offering 30-50% company contribution
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Modern work equipment, based on your role and needs: laptop, phone, headphones, electric desk, wide screens, state-of-the-art workshop equipment
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Office environment: kitchen and break areas; lunch offering, beverages & snacks at the office; small exercise area, Space Bar
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Work-life balance & activities: hybrid work arrangements (location and working hours), company events and trips, launch parties
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Professional development: 70-20-10 thinking, training budget, training library, regular performance reviews
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Company swag: hoodie, t-shirt, stickers, water bottle, notebook etc.