Quality Manager – Manufacturing Environment (Automotive Sector)

Position Summary

A leading industrial manufacturing company is seeking a dynamic Quality Manager to join its management team at its production facility in the Barcelona area.

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Quality Manager will be responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving quality standards and policies. The role ensures high levels of customer satisfaction, alignment of Cost of Quality targets, and full compliance with applicable international and customer-specific standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and take full responsibility for the Quality Department.
Develop and execute the annual departmental plan aligned with overall business strategy and objectives.
Act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to plant leadership.
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with other departments.
Manage customer relationships regarding quality, including complaints, claims, and escalations.
Oversee all quality assurance processes and activities.
Define and maintain procedures and work instructions; provide training to operations teams.
Promote and lead a safety-first culture within the team.
Attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent; manage performance and career development.
Assess and plan both short- and long-term training needs.
Manage the department budget and ensure cost efficiency.
Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), including audits (internal, external, and customer).
Supervise laboratory activities, including calibration processes.

Required Skills & Experience

Education & Professional Background

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
Proven experience in a Quality Management role within a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
Experience working with automotive customers is highly valued.
Strong knowledge of quality standards and methodologies such as:
- IATF
- APQP
- PPAP, FMEA
- SPC, GRR, MSA
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma
- 8D, VDA
- Corrective and Preventive Actions

Personal & Leadership Competencies

Strong combination of business acumen and quality orientation.
Ability to drive operational excellence and performance improvement.
Excellent planning, prioritization, and project management skills.
Strategic thinking and execution capabilities.
Talent development and leadership skills, with experience building high-performing teams.
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage complexity and navigate change.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
Ability to build trust and credibility with production teams.
Results-driven with a proactive and motivating leadership style.

What’s Offered

Permanent full-time contract.
International working environment with career growth opportunities.
Flexible working hours.
Individual language training.
Flexible compensation package (meals, health insurance, transport, training, childcare).
Subsidized canteen.
Competitive holiday package with additional days based on internal agreements.
Health insurance options.
Weekly fresh fruit initiative.
Social benefits fund covering expenses such as orthodontics, orthopedics, and educational materials for employees and their families.

Quality Manager (AQES-B11208)