Quality Management Expert

Responsibilities

• Actively shape and develop the company-wide quality strategy and promote a quality-driven culture
• Provide operational support to the Head of Quality in implementing quality initiatives and integrated management systems
• Act as a cross-functional interface between development, purchasing, production, and service departments
• Strengthen supply chain quality by optimizing incoming goods inspections and managing supplier complaints
• Maintain and expand the Integrated Management System (IMS) in accordance with ISO 9001 and GMP
• Drive continuous improvement processes (KVP) and optimize internal quality testing processes in production
• Participate in supplier qualification, selection, and development processes
• Perform data-driven quality analyses and visualize relevant KPIs for management and specialized departments

Requirements

• Degree in technical or business studies (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration)
• 1-2 years of professional experience in quality management within a production environment (e.g., plant or machine engineering)
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and GMP standards
• Ability to translate strategic decisions into operational actions
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels, from the shop floor to executive management
• Fluent proficiency in both German and English (written and spoken)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards
• Experience in managing integrated management systems

Benefits

• Responsible and varied role with significant creative freedom in an innovative company
• Dynamic, international team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Attractive compensation and 30 days of annual leave
• JobRad (bicycle leasing) and individual professional development opportunities
• Access to an internal corporate portal with various discounts (travel, fashion, mobility)
• Options for company pension schemes and disability insurance
• On-site canteen

About the Company

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.