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Quality Manager (all genders) in Madrid/Spain

  • Kappa optronics
  • Madrid
  • Presence
  • Work experience
  • Senior, very experienced
  • Quality Management, Quality Assurance
  • Fulltime
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Join our high-tech team!

Kappa optronics develops and manufactures innovative cameras for international customers in target industries such as aviation, defense and automotive. Cameras and vision systems for everything that drives and flies - here we are amongst the best in the world.
 
We are seeking a Quality Manager (all genders) with solid experience in quality management systems within highly regulated industries such as aviation and defence. You will be responsible for creating and leading our company´s quality management system of our subsidiary in Spain and support our Quality Team in Germany, ensuring compliance with international standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. A strong understanding of and experience with ISO 9001, EN 9100 and EMAR 145/PART 145 regulations will be essential. 

Your Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement and maintain quality management systems in compliance with standards such ISO 9001, EN 9100 and EMAR 145/PART 145
  • Ensure compliance with specific regulations applicable to the aviation and defence sectors.
  • Manage internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
  • Oversee the resolution of non-conformities and coordinate action plans to prevent recurrence
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet the required quality standards
  • Participate in the evaluation, selection and development of strategic suppliers to guarantee quality and continuity of supply
  • Act as key contact point for customers on all quality-related matters, ensuring their satisfaction and adherence to their specific requirements
  • Collaborate and team-up with production, engineering, procurement teams and any other stakeholder to implement robust quality processes and ensure they follow and apply them
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Your Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in quality management within the aviation and defence sector
  • Advanced knowledge of international standards and regulations (ISO 9001, EN 9100 and EMAR 145/PART 145). IATF 16949 would be a plus
  • Proven experience managing internal and external audits
  • Demonstrable experience in managing supplier and customer relationships, including audits and negotiations.
  • Willingness to travel to our headquarters in Germany, as well as to the sites of our suppliers and customers
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and manage multidisciplinary teams
    Native Spanish and advance level of English (written and spoken). German will be also highly valued
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies
  • Academic background in Engineering, Sciences or related fields. (Quality certification would be a plus)
  • Reporting to the Director of Kappa optronics S.L. and the Head of Quality of Kappa optronics GmbH and must resident a maximum of commuting distance of 35 minutes from Madrid-Barajas Airport area

What we offer:

  • Specialist tasks that are as diverse and varied as our technology
  • Career prospects for employees who want to play an active role in shaping the company
  • Short decision-making processes
  • A highly motivated team
  • Job-related further training
  • Employee offers (e.g. English courses, corporate benefits)
  • Kindergarden childcare allowance (up to €300.00 per month per child)
  • Flexible working time models
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Sarah Pietschmann
  • HR & Recruiting Specialist
  • 05508 974 244