Project Quality Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Project Quality Manager to join our team in Bremen, Germany. In this key position within the defense sector, you will be responsible for defining, implementing, and managing quality assurance measures throughout the project lifecycle. This role demands a proactive and structured individual with a strong technical background and a passion for ensuring high-quality outcomes in a dynamic and regulated environment.

Position: Project Quality Manager

Location: Bremen, Germany

Field: Defense

Type: Full-time

Tasks:

• Responsible for the specification, establishment and management of quality measures in offers and projects
• Responsible for communication regarding 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 the creation, establishment and maintenance of the quality management plan, the inspection schedule and the document overview
• Responsible for the initiation and preparation of the test and acceptance planning
• Responsible for the planning, preparation and documentation of Quality Gates (QG)
• Responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of Engineering Reviews (ER)
• Monitoring of the implementation of defined measures from the ER and QG
• Responsible for coordinating reviews of project documents as well as their approval
• Participation in the creation of project-related documents (e.g. development plan, test plan, integration and verification plan)
• Participation/implementation of preliminary audits/audits with customers and suppliers
• Co-decision in the selection of suppliers and participation in supplier audits
• Responsible for defining quality criteria for placing orders with suppliers
• Checking and approving orders with regard to quality requirements
• Responsible for coordinating, carrying out and deciding on the approval of first article inspections at and with suppliers
• Responsible for production and series approval at suppliers
• Responsible for the coordination, implementation and decision on production release
• Responsible for the decision to release the product for product testing by the customer
• Examination and release of test certificates, outgoing goods inspections and release for delivery to customers
• Responsible for the complaint and rejection of services in case of non-performance
• Responsible for the preparation of all information for the assessment of product conformity as a decision-making aid for persons authorized to sign
• Responsible for issuing factory certificates and other product certificates
• Co-decision on the toleration of defective purchased parts
• Co-decision on the approval of amendments
• Responsible for reporting the results from ER, QG as well as customer acceptance or delivery checks in the departmental ticket tools
• Responsible for the planning and estimation of services of a project quality manager (m/f/d) for future projects within the framework of offers
• Responsibility for assigned project cost units, participation in cost-to-complete
• Collaboration in and moderation of cross-project and cross-departmental quality measures (4D, 8D, kvp)

Requirements:

• Completed technical bachelor's degree or comparable
• Several years of relevant experience in project-related quality management
• Application knowledge of QM and development standards
• Practical experience in the methods of system/hardware/software development
• Practical experience in verification and test methods
• Very good knowledge of test procedure/methods as well as review/audit techniques
• Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)
• Goal-oriented and independent way of working
• Confident appearance and communication behavior at all levels of the company
• Ability to deal with conflict
• Worldly willingness to travel

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.