Quality Manager

Job Description

Danfoss is proud to be at the forefront of driving a global transformation in digital and electric solutions that increase productivity and energy efficiency. We are truly passionate about investment, and innovation, as we continue to support our customers' journey towards a greener and lower-carbon future.

We now have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Quality Manager to be based at our plant in Tuchom (Poland).
 

The Quality Manager is part of the plant leadership team and will be charged with ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction (internally and externally) and performance through the implementation and application of an efficient and effective QMS across the scope of the business. They will drive the quality culture by ensuring across the site play their part in pursuing excellence by making sure that customers and stakeholders’ needs are met and ideally, that their expectations are exceeded.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Act as a strong ambassador for Quality in the local leadership team to ensure we maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through CLI (Customer Loyalty Index) and Customer rewards/certifications. 
• Achieve the targets set for customer Quality related KPIs, metrics & measures including the execution of related “Must-Win Battles”.
• Ensure that the local management system is compliant to agreed customer specific requirements, Country EHS legislations, IATF 16949, PED Directive and other agreed requirements.
• Perform as a manager / leader of employees, including the execution of employees’ development goals.
• Ensure that employees across Quality, Design and Process are trained and competent in IATF core quality tools, and EHS requirements.
• Ensure delivery of audits (system, manufacturing processes and products), and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented by the respective process owners as required.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Weekly status reports for the local management team, and escalation of issues as appropriate.

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

• Experience within a Quality leadership role, with supporting qualifications such as a Bachelor’s degree or similar qualification in engineering, technical or other related discipline.
• Demonstrate experience within an automative driven manufacturing environment or similar.
• IATF lead auditor.
• Strong knowledge of IATF QMS, AND IATF core tools (PFC, D/PFMEA, CP, 8D, MSA, basic statistics).
• Demonstrable relationship-building and stakeholder management skills across all levels.
• Strong familiarity with relevant UK EHS Legislation.

Employee Benefits

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility to work remotely
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.