locations

Wuppertal, Germany

Key Responsibilities

• Take on leadership and decision-making responsibilities in the absence of the Quality Manager.

• Represent the Quality function to internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead and oversee all quality-related activities across the value chain, with direct impact on product and process quality.

• Drive cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality issues.

• Ensure the sustainable implementation of corrective and preventive actions, including system-level effectiveness monitoring.

• Define and prioritize actions based on KPI analysis and quality performance metrics.

• Proactively identify quality risks and escalate critical issues as needed.

• Ensure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the local Quality Management System (QMS), including compliance with IATF 16949, VDA, and OEM-specific requirements.

• Lead system improvements, process harmonization, and maintain site audit readiness.

• Ensure effective integration and long-term sustainability of customer requirements within internal processes.

• Support the planning, execution, and quality of internal and external audits.

• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and verification of corrective action effectiveness.

• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and customers to drive continuous quality improvement.

• Actively contribute to the development of supplier quality and project quality.

Qualifications & Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a comparable technical qualification with a strong focus on quality.

• Several years of solid experience in Quality Management, preferably within the automotive industry.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.

• In-depth knowledge of industry standards and methodologies, including IATF 16949, VDA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and MSA.

• Proven track record of managing complex quality processes and projects.

• Experience with internal, external, and customer audits, as well as collaboration with OEMs.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Ability to take ownership, assume responsibility, and make sound decisions.

• High level of initiative, results orientation, and business mindset.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.

Benefits:

• In addition to an attractive compensation package, Aptiv offers 30 days of annual leave and overtime compensation.

• You can look forward to a secure, permanent employment contract with continuous opportunities for internal career development, including within an international environment.

• Through access to internal and external training programs, coaching, and certifications, you will have ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.

• We recognize and reward innovation and outstanding performance.

• You will work in a highly international and collaborative environment, partnering with industry experts on equal footing.

• You will have the opportunity to get involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

• At Aptiv, you will have the chance to actively shape the future of mobility by working closely with nearly all major global OEMs and leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as e-mobility and autonomous driving.