Vice President Quality Management (f/m/d)

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.

Vice President Quality Management (f/m/d)

As Vice President Quality Management, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring and continuously improving our quality standards. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of our quality strategies on a global scale.

Your responsibilities

* Leading the global quality management department and define and execute global quality strategies with gatekeeping mechanisms at every lifecycle stage
* Ensuring an effective, efficient, transparent and independent Group-wide quality management organization that is aligned with market and customer requirements
* Drive the standardization and improvement of quality standards, methods, processes, KPIs, and tools, promoting a quality-driven culture and ensuring key competencies
* Drive the expansion and ongoing enhancement of the integrated Global Palfinger Management System (GPMS), overseeing external certifications (e.g. ISO 9001) as well as global Q/HSE audit activities
* Manage risks through quality gates at each stage, proactively monitor customer feedback, address issues early to prevent defects, and lead product and process quality enhancements throughout the product lifecycle

Your qualifications

* University degree with a focus on quality management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field
* Extensive professional experience of quality management processes, methods, and change management, with expertise in R&D, Operations, and Procurement processes, as well as relevant technical skills, ideally within a matrix organization with lateral leadership.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills to drive improvements and strive for the best solution, challenging the status quo
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Fluent in English, German is a plus, and willingness to travel

What we offer

* Life balance through flexible working hours and freedom to organize your work
* Performance-related compensation
* Career and personal development opportunities in an international company
* Voluntary social benefits through our company's health management program PALfit
* Job ticket

Minimum yearly gross salary according to Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 83.651,08 based on full-time employment. According to experience and qualification, we offer a market-conform overpayment.

Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.