Manufacturing Manager - Production Quality (m/w/d)

d help build trust through clear communication and reliable outcomes.

You will support and improve quality standards to enable on-time delivery with strong and consistent quality.

You will guide and support continuous improvement activities, helping the team learn, improve, and solve problems in a structured way.

You will help develop processes and team capabilities, contributing to a sustainable quality culture and operational excellence.

Job Description

What you will make happen

As Production Quality Manager Repair Shop (OneBirr), you will:

• Take overall responsibility for quality performance within the Repair Shop

• Guide, support, and develop a small team of quality inspectors and engineers

• Ensure the implementation, sustainability, and continuous improvement of Built In Quality (BIQ) principles

• Promote a "Right First Time" approach by supporting preventive quality methods in daily operations

• Support teams in meeting inspection plans, quality requirements, and customer expectations

• Act as the main quality contact for internal and external customers

• Ensure timely and sustainable handling of non-conformances (NCRs) with minimal impact on operations

• Guide structured root cause analyses (e.g. 8D, 5 Why) and support effective corrective and preventive actions

What you bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical field (or technical background with relevant professional and team coordination experience)

• Experience in quality, manufacturing, Lean, or continuous improvement, ideally in power generation or heavy industry

• Understanding of inspection and testing methods for turbine components or similar equipment

• Experience in team coordination within production or quality environments

• Knowledge of structured problem solving methods (e.g. 8D, 5 Why)

• Understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001)

• Good communication skills in German and English

Nice to have

• Experience in strengthening Built In Quality (BIQ) in production environments

• Ability to translate data into practical improvement actions

• Structured and solution oriented way of working in a dynamic environment

• Confidence in customer and audit situations

• Leadership approach that supports development, trust, and team engagement

• Interest in continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Qualification as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No