Department Lead Quality

About Munich Electrification

Munich Electrification is an innovative company founded with the aim of accelerating the transition to electric and connected mobility. We develop innovative electronic control units for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems for our global customers. Our international team is composed of highly motivated and exceptional engineers. As a small and specialized team we are well-aware of the importance of each individual colleague and support and promote each employee according to their abilities and needs. Our office with adjacent prototype and testing lab is located in the heart of Munich at the Heimeranplatz.

This is what we stand for:

- Technological Leadership: We challenge norms, innovate quickly, and anticipate future needs. We take smart risks and learn from outcomes to stay ahead.

- Sustainability: We actively drive change for a sustainable future, aware of our impact and inspiring others to build a better world.

- Team Culture: We believe work should be enjoyable, fostering a spirit of inspiration, celebration, and teamwork across the globe.

- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We embrace change, think big, and push limits with passion.

Your role

In this role, you will lead the quality management team, driving company-wide quality initiatives and compliance with standards (e.g., DIN 9001, IATF 16949, ASPICE, TISAX). Responsibilities include implementing an Integrated Management System (IMS), setting and tracking quality goals, overseeing audits, and ensuring continuous improvement. You’ll also manage field quality, address product issues, and provide training on quality standards while supporting future certifications and reporting on quality performance.

Your future tasks and responsibilities

• Lead and develop the quality management team, overseeing company-wide quality management.
• Establish an Integrated Management System (IMS) to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Implement a structured problem management process for effective solutions and continuous improvement.
• Set and track quality goals, ensuring their achievement.
• Ensure quality standards across the value stream by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous process improvement.
• Manage field quality and analyze field failures, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., IS9001, IATF 16949, ASPICE, TISAX).
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on internal and external audits.
• Advise on future certifications.
• Create and analyze quality performance reports.
• Train and educate employees on quality management systems and standards.

What you bring with you

• Successfully completed degree in engineering or related fields
• Extensive relevant professional and management experience in quality organizations
• Several years of operational experience in the automotive industry
• Enthusiasm for making decisions and strong implementation skills
• Hands-on mentality and a desire to shape and create
• Excellent written and spoken English and German skills (min. C1)
• Series production experience
• Experience in project management, change management, and quality methodologies
• Expertise in IMS, PQM and PMP
• Proficiency in problem solving techniques
• LEAN experience (e.g., 6-Sigma)

Our Offer & Benefits

The chance to be part of a highly innovative, agile, and unique team with prestigious customers in the automotive and battery storage sector. You will gain a deeper knowledge around connected & electric vehicle batteries, battery management and electronics development and strive in an exciting work environment

Benefits: 

- Trust-based working hours and hybrid work

- Adequate and competitive compensation

- Pension Plan/Bonus

- Free access to the fitness center right next to us or subsidized EGYM Wellpass

- Free snacks, coffee, drinks and lunch (freshly cooked by our chef) every day

- Public transport ticket

- Bike-Leasing via Business Bike

- Experience various inspiring and fun team events

- ME-branded clothing

- Option to "work from anywhere"