Quality Inspector jobs in Germany
3M Automotive Quality Project Specialist EMEA m/f/ Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Neuss
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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
Here, you will make an impact by:
- Owning the quality relationship for designated accounts
- Facilitating customer reviews and negotiating action plans and commitments
- Leading APQP activities and deliverables (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP) to support product introductions and process changes
- Applying quality core tools to prevent defects, analyze data, and drive corrective and preventive actions (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis)
- Planning, executing, and monitoring interdisciplinary projects, managing scope, timeline, risk, and stakeholder communications
- Coordinating cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and internal targets
- Preparing and conducting internal and external audits according to IATF 16949 and VDA standards
- Tracking and reporting key quality and project KPIs
- Continuously improving processes through lessons learned and best-practice deployment
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, quality or related field
- Profound professional experience in quality management with proven project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of APQP and quality core tools (FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D, PPAP)
- Experience with audits and compliance; familiarity with IATF 16949, AIAG and VDA requirements or equivalent quality standards
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
- Solutions-oriented mindset with a bias for action
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
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West Pharma Senior Quality Engineer Design Germany, North Rhine – Westphalia
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- Program Activities:
- Responsible for ensuring proprietary design & development projects are executed in compliance with relevant regulations; regulatory requirements; international standards; and enterprise and local procedures.
- Identify and support the use of improved quality practices by R&D teams during design control activities; and facilitate the smooth integration of quality requirements into design processes.
- Report on the progress of projects; identify successes; and drive compliance.
- Escalate quality-related issues to the Design & Quality Assurance Director or designee, as required.
- Review and approve relevant design history file documents; product drawings; component specifications; labelling; procedures.
- Support design transfer activities for commercial and launch readiness and sustainment.
- Verification and Validation Activities:
- Review and approve test method validations (protocols and reports).
- Review and approve design verification and design / process validation documents (e.g. protocols & technical reports).
- Facilitate and support the completion of projects up to and including PQ.
- Risk Management Activities:
- Responsible for authoring and/or reviewing and approving Risk Management Plans, risk assessments and Risk Management Summary Reports for proprietary design & development projects.
- Facilitate and/or participate in risk assessment meetings with proprietary design & development teams.
- QMS Activities:
- Support enterprise procedures updates that impact design and development activities.
- Drive the closure of change controls and protocol non-conformance reports (PNRs).
- Review and draft relevant procedures and forms for the management of activities connected with product design & development.
- Act as the interface between development teams and operational quality:
- Perform first article component and product inspections
- Draft defect libraries and quality inspection documents during OQ; and manage formal hand over of same to Operational Quality prior to PQ.
- Support the supplier selection process in accordance with West supplier management procedures.
- Conduct and support internal and supplier audits, as required.
- Lead internal audits of R&D and support site QA in the preparation and hosting of third party and customer audits.
- Lead and manage QMS activities including CAPAs, Failure Investigations, Non-Conformance assessments, audit findings, issue reviews, document control, change controls, and configuration management. Provide direction on non-conformances, deviations, or excursions and drive to closure.
- Actively engage in robust problem-solving to address quality issues.
- Metrology Activities:
- Review and approve metrology data during OQ & PQ.
- Support Quality Function Deployment activities (QFD).
- Compliance to all enterprise and local company policies and procedures.
- Act in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct.
- Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training, and regulations.
- Perform additional duties at the request of the direct supervisor.
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or Quality discipline required
- 5 years working in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ideally in the Medical Device / Pharmaceutical sectors.
- Desirable: Regulatory Affairs experience
- Must have practical experience working with design teams and providing design assurance support according to international regulatory requirements.
- Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 15378 and 21 CFR Part 820 is essential
- Work experience in the life science industry or another highly regulated, international environment would be considered an advantage
- Experience in Project Management
- Experience in process technology, by preference with elastomers.
- Risk Management experience within design and development with good working knowledge of ISO 14971.
- An excellent understanding of rubber and plastic manufacturing technologies, analytical methods and testing.
- Knowledge of analytical tools and methods, including statistics (Minitab preferred).
- Must be able to organise and prioritise tasks.
- Must have critical reading skills, maintain a high attention to detail and overall quality of work.
- Must be self-motivated, able to prioritize and multi-task, work independently and make sound judgements, work under time constraints, thrive in face-paced environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause failure analysis methods.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- ISO 13485/9001/15378 Auditor or Lead Auditor Training / Certification upon hire is preferred.
- Exhibit a strong “quality first” mentality and ensure that product and process quality are held to the highest standard.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and thrive in fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills including root cause failure analysis methods.
- Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
- Critical reading skills and maintain high attention to detail, accuracy, and overall quality of work.
- Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
- Ability to make independent and sound judgments.
- Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems.
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DigitalTurbine Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Germany, Berlin, Berlin
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- As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining core platforms that power our AdTech business. You will collaborate closely with Software Developers, QA Engineers, and Product Owners to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that operate at global scale.
- You will work in a hybrid environment—building strong relationships with team members at our Warsaw office while collaborating remotely with colleagues and stakeholders across the world
- In this role, you will develop and maintain systems across the full stack, leveraging technologies such as , React, TypeScript, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, GCP, Google Gemini, and Cursor, alongside other industry-leading tools and Platforms.
- Beyond hands-on development, you will engage in continuous learning—participating in industry events, training sessions, and company initiatives to deepen your expertise in software engineering, AdTech, and the broader technology landscape.
- At least 5 years of progressive related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience. AdTech experience will be a plus
- Hands-on experience with web software development frameworks and technologies. Knowledge of any of the following is a plus: , , , Typescript or Java Script
- Hands-on experience with back-end and cloud technologies. Knowledge of any of the following is a plus: relational and NoSQL databases ( PostgreSQL , MySQL, MongoDB, Redis), messaging/streaming systems (Kafka), cloud platforms ( GCP ) and related technologies ( Kubernetes )
- Experience with maintaining production systems, including observability and incident responsePositive and pragmatic approach to software engineering with a bias toward action, ownership, and systemic improvement
- Excellent team-working and collaboration skills, with proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, design, QA, stakeholders) and contributing to engineering culture, code reviews, and best practices
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical trade-offs, influence decision-making, and reach effective compromises
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Full working rights in the base location of the role (Warsaw, Poland) and willing to work hybrid at our Warsaw Site
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Applied Materials Supplier Quality Engineer IV Germany, Bavaria
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Key Responsibilities
Leads the supplier technical audit process, evaluates supplier performance and capabilities, and drives continuous improvement opportunities at the supplier site.
Leads quality problem resolutions and incident management, drive root cause and correction action. Identifies and drives broad-based systemic supplier resolutions at the process level.
Perform Supplier qualification of new and existing suppliers.
Utilize enterprise-wide software to adjudicate and document quality issues, specifically, Containment, Root Cause, Corrective Action, and Corrective Action Verification.
Help train suppliers, engage in process audits, and promote sound testing methodologies using corporate compliances and industry standards for guidance.
Support in developing, documenting, and executing the worldwide Applied's Quality Management System and industry-standard documentation as reference material.
Business Expertise
Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
Leadership
May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
Problem Solving
Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
Impact
Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies.
Interpersonal Skills
Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view.
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Teva Senior Director Site Quality Head Goa Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Ulm
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Position responsibilities include Quality oversight for Manufacturing, Packaging and Laboratory Operations to ensure a mature culture of quality, compliance with regulatory requirements and quality of products.
This oversight includes but is not limited to the establishment and execution of procedure; Establishment Licensing, Quality on the Floor activities including audit and release; handling of laboratory, deviation and complaint investigations; CAPA Creation and implementation; trending and metrics, compliance with validation requirements; verification that equipment, facility and utility systems are maintained in accordance with established requirements.
Lead the development, standardization, implementation, monitor effectiveness and continuous improvement of Quality Systems, global and local compliance programs, industry practices, and corporate quality initiatives. Influence quality and compliance initiatives to implement robust and proactive process improvement programs within a strong quality culture to align and demonstrate compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices
- Leads the Quality organization on site including Quality Control, Microbiology, Quality Compliance, Quality Systems and Quality Assurance Operations.
- Ensure a current Quality Management System is in place and continuously improved
- Ensure products are manufactured, released and distributed in accordance to cGMP requirements and registered specifications.
- Most senior professional and independent decision maker authority on product quality and potential market actions
- Assess and Mitigate Risks-- Identify quality risks and define proactive mitigations, to ensure the products are safe and effective before they reach the market. Work with the business to assure compliant and reliable supply
- Design and Implement the Site Quality Program—Collaborate with the Site GM and Corporate Quality to create, implement, monitor and update the site quality program.
- Manage Quality Data--Oversee the delivery of necessary data to site managers and supervisors, Corporate Quality and other internal and external stakeholders, to support the achievement of Quality objectives and ensure compliance
- Direct Quality Control-- Oversee the laboratory activity, including analytical site transfers, testing and approval or rejection of raw materials, packaging materials, in process materials and finished products for the site
- Promote a Sustainable Culture of Quality---Create, develop and maintain a culture of enhancing quality throughout the entire site operation. Create a space where people can speak openly and are encouraged to present new ideas to improve quality
- Maintain strong partnership with site leadership team
- Strategic partner in the site leadership team, with Supply Chain, Project Management, R&D, MS&T and Commercial to ensure project timelines and objectives are met
- Provide effective Quality leadership during internal, customer and Health Authority inspections
- Ensure that Quality KPIs are meeting pre-defined targets, Ensures CAPA commitments are implemented in a timely manner and its effectiveness is monitored periodically
- Plans, manages and monitors the annual Quality Operations budget and all its resources and employees. Ensure the performance and utilization of resources to provide maximum efficiency to the organization.
- Required – bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy
- Preferred - Master or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacy
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical manufacturing site quality operations and leadership experience, including:
- Deep knowledge of cGMP requirements of local and major international authorities like EMA and US FDA for products and process,
- High level of understanding of manufacturing, packaging, technology transfer, cGMPs, EU, ICH guidelines as well as CMC content of regulatory submissions,
- Deep knowledge of chemical/pharmaceutical production operations/ lifecycle, production equipment/ validation and relevant technologies and product types,
- Strong understanding and experience in Data Integrity and Compliance
- Experience preparing and/ or leading regulatory authority GMP
- Deep knowledge of Quality Systems
- Proven successful track record of leading organizational change to improve efficiency
- Experience leading, inspiring and coaching large teams
- Experience developing and implementing and continuously improve existing and new, efficient, and effective business processes
- Must have adequate knowledge of Quality best practices
- Must have adequate practical knowledge of pharmaceuticals manufacturing and/ or control
- Must have adequate practical knowledge of analytical techniques and microbiological principles
- Must have practical knowledge of pharmaceutical cross functional operations (e.g., Supply Chain, Engineering), product and tech transfer
- Must have practical knowledge on lean manufacturing/ lean QC and OPEX tools
- Good knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements for laboratories and quality operations.
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Applied Materials Operations Customer Quality Engineer Display Industry Germany, Bavaria
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Key Responsibilities
Incoming Quality Control (IQC) - Conduct goods receiving inspection, primary for cosmetic issues
Manage quality notifications, lead MRB (Material review board) and make disposition
Track and follow up corrective actions
Outgoing Quality Control (Include the document checking and create Quality notification for OQC findings)
Plan and conduct source inspection at supplier sites to ensure compliance with specifications and Quality standards
Tracking of field quality issues
Interface for supplier FAI (First Article Inspection) problems with FAI review team
Functional Knowledge
Possesses knowledge of manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities to support technical reviews and collaboration.
Able to understand mechanical drawings with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) specifications
Ability to analyze Quality data using tools such as Pareto charts, control charts and propose effective improvement actions.
Familiar with general SAP QM (Quality Management) module
Proactively identifies Quality issues and lead cross-functional efforts for continuous improvement.
Interpersonal Skills
Skilled in communicating with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and quality groups to ensure alignment
Effectively communicates complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to cross-function teams
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Fachhochschule) in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
3 years of experiences in Quality-related roles, including inspection, problem-solving, and supplier collaboration.
Preferred certifications:
CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)- ASQ
Six Sigma Green Belt or above
Willingness to take part in local and international business trips (at least 20%)
Strong communication skills in German and English, verbally as well as in writing.
German C1
English B2
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Teva Senior Director Site Quality Head Goa Asia Cluster Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Ulm
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Position responsibilities include Quality oversight for Manufacturing, Packaging and Laboratory Operations to ensure a mature culture of quality, compliance with regulatory requirements and quality of products.
This oversight includes but is not limited to the establishment and execution of procedure; Establishment Licensing, Quality on the Floor activities including audit and release; handling of laboratory, deviation and complaint investigations; CAPA Creation and implementation; trending and metrics, compliance with validation requirements; verification that equipment, facility and utility systems are maintained in accordance with established requirements.
Lead the development, standardization, implementation, monitor effectiveness and continuous improvement of Quality Systems, global and local compliance programs, industry practices, and corporate quality initiatives. Influence quality and compliance initiatives to implement robust and proactive process improvement programs within a strong quality culture to align and demonstrate compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices
- Leads the Quality organization on site including Quality Control, Microbiology, Quality Compliance, Quality Systems and Quality Assurance Operations.
- Ensure a current Quality Management System is in place and continuously improved
- Ensure products are manufactured, released and distributed in accordance to cGMP requirements and registered specifications.
- Most senior professional and independent decision maker authority on product quality and potential market actions
- Assess and Mitigate Risks-- Identify quality risks and define proactive mitigations, to ensure the products are safe and effective before they reach the market. Work with the business to assure compliant and reliable supply
- Design and Implement the Site Quality Program—Collaborate with the Site GM and Corporate Quality to create, implement, monitor and update the site quality program.
- Manage Quality Data--Oversee the delivery of necessary data to site managers and supervisors, Corporate Quality and other internal and external stakeholders, to support the achievement of Quality objectives and ensure compliance
- Direct Quality Control-- Oversee the laboratory activity, including analytical site transfers, testing and approval or rejection of raw materials, packaging materials, in process materials and finished products for the site
- Promote a Sustainable Culture of Quality---Create, develop and maintain a culture of enhancing quality throughout the entire site operation. Create a space where people can speak openly and are encouraged to present new ideas to improve quality
- Maintain strong partnership with site leadership team
- Strategic partner in the site leadership team, with Supply Chain, Project Management, R&D, MS&T and Commercial to ensure project timelines and objectives are met
- Provide effective Quality leadership during internal, customer and Health Authority inspections
- Ensure that Quality KPIs are meeting pre-defined targets, Ensures CAPA commitments are implemented in a timely manner and its effectiveness is monitored periodically
- Plans, manages and monitors the annual Quality Operations budget and all its resources and employees. Ensure the performance and utilization of resources to provide maximum efficiency to the organization.
- Required – bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy
- Preferred - Master or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Biology or Pharmacy
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years pharmaceutical manufacturing site quality operations and leadership experience, including:
- Deep knowledge of cGMP requirements of local and major international authorities like EMA and US FDA for products and process,
- High level of understanding of manufacturing, packaging, technology transfer, cGMPs, EU, ICH guidelines as well as CMC content of regulatory submissions,
- Deep knowledge of chemical/pharmaceutical production operations/ lifecycle, production equipment/ validation and relevant technologies and product types,
- Strong understanding and experience in Data Integrity and Compliance
- Experience preparing and/ or leading regulatory authority GMP
- Deep knowledge of Quality Systems
- Proven successful track record of leading organizational change to improve efficiency
- Experience leading, inspiring and coaching large teams
- Experience developing and implementing and continuously improve existing and new, efficient, and effective business processes
- Must have adequate knowledge of Quality best practices
- Must have adequate practical knowledge of pharmaceuticals manufacturing and/ or control
- Must have adequate practical knowledge of analytical techniques and microbiological principles
- Must have practical knowledge of pharmaceutical cross functional operations (e.g., Supply Chain, Engineering), product and tech transfer
- Must have practical knowledge on lean manufacturing/ lean QC and OPEX tools
- Good knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements for laboratories and quality operations.
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The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
Here, you will make an impact by:
- Owning the quality relationship for designated accounts
- Facilitating customer reviews and negotiating action plans and commitments
- Leading APQP activities and deliverables (e.g., FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, PPAP) to support product introductions and process changes
- Applying quality core tools to prevent defects, analyze data, and drive corrective and preventive actions (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis)
- Planning, executing, and monitoring interdisciplinary projects, managing scope, timeline, risk, and stakeholder communications
- Coordinating cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and internal targets
- Preparing and conducting internal and external audits according to IATF 16949 and VDA standards
- Tracking and reporting key quality and project KPIs
- Continuously improving processes through lessons learned and best-practice deployment
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, quality or related field
- Profound professional experience in quality management with proven project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of APQP and quality core tools (FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D, PPAP)
- Experience with audits and compliance; familiarity with IATF 16949, AIAG and VDA requirements or equivalent quality standards
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools
- Solutions-oriented mindset with a bias for action
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application, you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
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