Hybrid Head of Quality – Country Quality Manager

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About the role

  • Head of Quality overseeing quality management and standards compliance for Thales in Switzerland. Leading a specialized team and driving strategic initiatives across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for quality management at country level
  • Ensure that the highest quality standards are maintained across the entire lifecycle
  • Provide operational and strategic leadership of the quality organization
  • Ensure consistent processes, methods and tools across all Swiss locations
  • Plan and conduct ISO and internal audits
  • Foster skills, ownership and a culture of quality throughout the company
  • Accountability for quality across the entire lifecycle
  • Define and enforce quality standards

Requirements

  • Solid experience in quality management
  • Several years of quality management experience in a high‑tech environment (e.g., defense, aviation, aerospace, rail, MedTech, mechanical engineering)
  • Experience building and developing management systems
  • Leadership experience in quality management (line or project)
  • Strong knowledge of relevant standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, AQAP 2210/2210)
  • Experience conducting audits
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with root‑cause analysis
  • Structured, proactive and solution‑oriented working style
  • Excellent communication and persuasion skills
  • Very good German and English; French is an advantage
  • Willingness to travel regularly (weekly) within Switzerland between Bern and Zurich

Benefits

  • Attractive total compensation package including 10% variable pay
  • Above‑average pension plan
  • CHF 180 monthly meal allowance
  • Coverage of insurance premiums (accident & KTG daily sick pay)
  • Swissmem collective bargaining agreement
  • High level of autonomy and visibility within the company
  • Access to the Thales Learning Hub
  • Ongoing professional development and performance/development discussions

Job title

Head of Quality – Country Quality Manager

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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