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.