DescriptionWithin the European Hub / Region in the Transformers Business Unit, we have a vast product portfolio consisting of Power,Distribution, Dry and Traction transformers, alongside components such as bushings and tap changers, andinsulation, all used worldwide on conversion of electrical energy.For our Quality function, we are looking for an Product Line Quality Manager, who will be working immersed in oneof our Product Line organizations and be accountable to thoroughly drive quality excellence end-to-end in ourvalue chain across Hub Europe.The Product Line Quality Manager will report directly to the Hub Europe Quality Manager and will be located inone of the production facilities: Bad Honnef (Germany), Cordoba (Spain), Monselice (Italy), Ludvika (Sweden),Lodz (Poland), Vaasa (Finland).No relocation support is offered for this position.Your responsibilitiesReporting functionally to the regional Product Line Operations Manager, you will support the Product Line(PL) with the implementation of the Business Unit (BU) /Global Product Group (GPG) Quality Plan, together with the regional Quality Strategy across the PLAccountable for development and deployment of local factory QPIs. Executes a regular follow up withfactoriesLead Quality performance in the PL factories, providing governance for all Factory Quality Managers in the PLAccountable for quality performance towards achievement of Quality targets (RELEXdashboard, key Q KPIs) on Product Line levelAccountable for achievement of the quality improvements in the factoriesLead key improvement projects supporting the quality goalsSupport Factory teams by providing Lean 6 Sigma competencesImplement Quality System, common Quality Initiatives within PLLead cost out projects (quality related projects, Hard OPQ cost reduction, etc.)Accountable for continuous improvement measures such as Lean Six SigmaResponsible for deploying Lean Six Sigma methodology and Certification process across the PLAttend all PL management meetings, challenge and address activities for Quality improvement, coordinating cross-functional Quality Specialists in Engineering and Marketing & Sales (HUB QualityEnd-to-End strategy) in the Product LineRepresent the HUB Europe dedicated Product Line towards respective Global Product GroupYour backgroundMaster degree in Engineering or correlated relevantdisciplineDemonstrated strong drive and leadership in aQuality Management position in an Manufacturingenvironment, for a minimum of 7 yearsA previous hands-on experience in Transformers,an electro-mechanical or related industry on a roleas Quality ManagerExpertise on the delivery of effective and accurateproblem solving with solid Root Cause Analysisusing different methodologiesStrong exposure to processes and methods suchas APQP, Lean 6 Sigma, etc. and tools such asIshikawa, FTA, FMEA, QFD, etc.Conversational with Quality international standardssuch as, but not limited to, ISO 9001, IEEE or IEC.Excellent interpersonal & multi-cultural as well asgood soft skills (communication, negotiation &influencing), networker, business savvy, result andaction oriented, resilient, with fluency in EnglishThe Product Line Quality Managers is expected to travel on demand, in average 30% of the timeLocal language skills are a plus#J-18808-Ljbffr
