About the role

Take disciplinary and technical leadership of the site's quality function and further develop structures, processes and the team. Ensure reliable quality assurance across the value chain, manage complaints and audits, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

As Head of Quality Operations, you take disciplinary and technical responsibility for the quality organization at the Altstätten site and consistently develop structures, processes and the team.
You ensure stable and effective quality assurance across the entire value chain – from quality planning through serial production quality and shop floor management to assembly, CNC machining, operational supplier quality, incoming inspection and measurement equipment monitoring.
You are responsible for local complaint management and initiate sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to continuously improve product and process quality.
In addition, you manage relevant quality metrics, systematically analyze performance and derive structured and effective measures.
You ensure site-specific compliance with and further development of the quality management system (e.g., ISO 9001), take responsibility for audit preparations and support both internal and external audits.
You contribute your quality expertise early in development projects and ensure robust and industrialized implementation.
You actively contribute to achieving local quality objectives, support the global quality strategy and ensure its effective embedding at the site.

You have a technical vocational qualification (e.g., in mechanics, mechatronics or electronics).
You have also successfully completed further training in a technical field and in quality assurance/quality management.
During several years of professional experience, you have gained solid experience in leading and developing a team in the context of quality assurance and are confident both in people management and technical challenges.
You are well versed in common quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and Quality Core Tools.
You are proficient in German and English, both written and spoken.
You are experienced and confident in using SAP, in particular the QM (Quality Management) module.
You are not only a team player but also stand out through your open manner, assertiveness and a forward-looking, networked way of thinking.
In addition, you possess strong interpersonal skills and impress with your communicative personality.

Structured onboarding programs for new employees: Onboarding Day, individual onboarding plans.
A company mobile phone and a laptop will be provided.
Diverse development and training opportunities.
Modern workstations with up-to-date technical equipment.
Option to work up to 3 days from home per week.
Comprehensive social security benefits.
Stay fit at the WAGNER sports club.
Employee discounts with well-known manufacturers and brands.
Various employee events: e.g., summer party, Christmas party, ski day.
Catering service with a selection of lunch menus at subsidized prices.
Birthday gift, long-service anniversary gift, gifts for birth, marriage and much more.
At least 25 vacation days / target working time 41 hours per week.