Head of Quality

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Durham, NC

On-Site

Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

You support our team as

Head of Quality

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the US region Quality Control Departments, including Managers, Quality Engineers, Technicians, QC Lab, APDL Lab.
• Lead the Continuous Improvement of Product Quality through the life cycle from new products to manufacturing
• Implement and maintain the Quality Management System requirements, IATF and ISO Certifications
• Set the Quality Objectives and Goals for the Sites
• Drive improvement in Customer Quality and feedback, visit Customers as needed to address and improve quality
• Monitor and improve the Total Cost of Quality, which includes both Internal and External Costs
• Work with cross-functional teams to focus quality efforts, identify root causes, corrective and preventive actions
• Participate as a member of the regional Management Team, reporting on Quality trends and developing Quality Strategy
• Responsible for Supplier Quality which also includes outside processes, convertors, pass thru, etc.
• Collaborate with other Freudenberg sites to identify and implement Best Practices
  
  

Qualifications

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in a Technical field is required
• 5 years of Quality Management experience in a manufacturing environment, Nonwovens and Textiles experience preferred
• At least 3 years of management experience at a similar level
• Certified six sigma black belt
• Knowledge of ISO and IATF Standards
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.