APAC Quality Assurance Manager

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

Audit:

-Planning, perform and evaluation of internal plant process audits of all areas for Continental and off-take plants in the APAC region as well as the conduction of QM system, Process and Product audits in all relevant plants.

-Ensure the establishment of necessary corrective measures and follow up on the realization of the defined measures. 

Concepts:

-Responsible to create, update and communicate re-occurring reports, to review the actual status, monitor the trends and if necessary to initiate corrective actions as well as responsible to create presentations out of this to report to upper management.

Cooperation:

-Consultant for other departments and projects in quality related questions and responsible to improve the cooperation with other central functions like Engineering, Process Development, R&D, Manufacturing, Central Customer Service and Marketing.

Training:

-Responsible to conduct technical training and Quality tools methodology with the plants and central functions. 

Standards:

-Development and continuous review of all necessary product and process quality standards in central & plant locations.

-Development and continuous improvement of process related documentations as part of the QM system in the plants.

Projects:

-Participate in projects out of the areas Engineering, Process Development, R&D, Manufacturing, Central Customer Service and Marketing.

-Leading QM related projects.

Process:

-Organise and lead (Curing) Regional Process Community for APAC plants; collecting and resolving bottom-up challenges and gaps with the help of the Global Process Communities, review feasibility and monitor implementation of relevant PoMS documentation and share best case practices.

Qualifications

Engineer (mechanical, chemical) or similar education background.

5 years experience minimum in tire production, plant quality management or R&D. Tire background is recommended. 

Advanced knowledge in IATF16949, ISO9001, Six Sigma and similar qualifications, SPS

Leadership experience not mandatory, but strong interpersonal skills (able to communicate effectively, take initiatives, etc.) needed.

Willingness to travel 20-30% of work time.

Fluent English is required as basic requirement.

Additional Information

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