Landis+Gyr is a leading global provider of integrated energy management solutions. We measure and analyze energy utilization to generate empowering analytics for smart grid and infrastructure management, enabling utilities and consumers to reduce energy consumption. Our innovative and proven portfolio of software, services and intelligent sensor technology is a key driver to decarbonize the grid. Having avoided more than 9 million tons of CO2 in FY 2021 and committed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, Landis+Gyr manages energy better - since 1896.
With sales of USD 1.5 billion in FY 2021, Landis+Gyr employs around 6,500 talented people across five continents.
The Quality Manager will be responsible for driving the manufacturing and the inre location for capable production processes and best in class results on Quality, Environment, Health and safety. Leads Quality objectives to support the introduction and ongoing support of new products introduced to the production facility, represents product Safety as a quality representative, facilitates stop delivery or production in case of safety risks and/or failures with high exposure through CAPA facilitation and leadership, support and/or Lead the development, planning, implementation and maintenance of the integrated management system (IMS) including Quality, Environment, Health and Safety Systems across the entire organization in (DEFINE MANUFACTURING LOCATION) and if applicable, take the accountability for the ISO17025 certified laboratory as specified in the ISO norm as well as specified from the regultary bodies.
Serve as Quality Lead to effectively and continuously improve the performance and the level of maturity across all functions and locations of the mentioned organization.
**Core area of responsibility**:
- Drive the implementation of quality tools and techniques (such as Six-Sigma, P-FMEA, DMAIC, SPC, pareto analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, 8D, CAPA, SCAR) for solving problems and continuously improve the manufacturing processes output and to reduce the non conformance costs (NCC)
- Conduct ISO or VDA based audits, safety audits, reports findings and assists, tracks actions related to the implementation of the corrective measures
- Support the delivery of all the internal PQP, Quality Plans, PPAP requirements of NPI projects
- Lead the Manufacturing Quality Team to create and sign-off all internal PPAPs, authorizing the release of parts and processes to the required quality and quantity
- Work closely with all external and internal stakeholders to influence product and process robustness
- Utilizes the Corrective/Preventative Action system in conjunction with the Supplier Corrective Action System to ensure quality issues are managed and communicated at the appropriate management levels
- Continuous Improvement Project identification and implementation; for product and manufacturing process improvements
- Work seamlessly with Supplier Quality to develop suppliers accordingly to improve our incoming quality, if needed trigger escalation process
- Hires, manages and educates staff in Quality Principles and practices Serves as a functional leader for Regional and Corporate Quality initiatives pertaining to product and process quality within the manufacuring environment and to the end customers
- Trains and supports PPAP and statistical process control for Manufacturing and Test activities
- Train for the effective use of materials, equipment, and personnel in carrying out best practices relating to quality, health & safety requirements and environmental conditions
- Lead the Quality Team and QEHS function (as requried) in the plant and develop the team to high performance
- Leads the Manufacturing Quality Team in supporting applicable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives
- Create reports and KPIs to monitor the achievement against commitments and objectives. Lead formal efforts to communicate performance results at required intervals (i.e. Quality Review Boards, CEO Reports etc.)
- Responsible for all the matters related to the management system (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO17025, ISO10012, ISO22301) on behalf of the top management, ensure the management system continues efficiently.
**Core technical skills**:
- Process Improvement, Six-Sigma
- PPAP and related Quality tools
- QEHS System, Standards and Procedures
- ISO, VDA, shop floor auditing
- Continuous improvement projects, methods, tools
- Understanding Requirements and specifications
**Educational / professional qualification**:
- Required Minimum Years of Experience: 7+ to 10
- Highly experienced in a quality related role within a manufacturing company
- VDA 6.3 or ISO 9001 Auditor with proven process auditing skills
- Fully conversant with Management Systems, preferably ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 17025
- Good understanding of process mapping, evaluation and control
- Required Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor, Master preferred
- Degree in Engineering Discipline (prefer m