Description

The role leads the Quality function in China, covering team leadership, continuous improvement, industrial risk, supplier quality and sustainability initiatives.

A key responsibility is to bridge the China operation and European teams, aligning different perspectives and delivering practical solutions.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Quality function and team in China, with ownership of major Quality matters relating to products, suppliers and operations.
• Define and implement Quality objectives, processes, SOPs and KPIs, driving continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Oversee supplier and product Quality, including audits, inspections, non-conformities, corrective actions and industrial risk management.
• Work closely with sourcing, product development, suppliers, factories, laboratories and external Quality partners to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Lead sustainability and regulatory compliance initiatives, developing and implementing practical processes and controls across the supply chain, including responsible sourcing, traceability and packaging requirements.
• Drive organisational and process improvements to improve efficiency, accountability and ways of working.
• Build strong relationships across China and Europe, ensuring effective communication, alignment and practical resolution of differing operational priorities.
• Provide hands-on support for complex Quality matters, factory visits and audits when required.

 

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or above in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a related technical discipline, with a strong technical background.
• Significant Quality leadership experience within an industrial, manufacturing or technical environment, with proven people and team management capability.
• Strong expertise in Quality Management systems, supplier and product Quality, audits, continuous improvement and industrial risk assessment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing processes, SOPs and improvement initiatives within manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing operations in China, with a strong understanding of Chinese business culture and ways of working.
• Exposure to sustainability, traceability or regulatory compliance within an industrial or supply chain environment would be advantageous.
• Automotive or mobility experience would be advantageous; candidates from other industrial, manufacturing, technical or laboratory environments will also be considered.
• Excellent command of French and English is required; Mandarin Chinese would be a strong advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively across China and Europe.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented, with the confidence to take ownership, make sound decisions and challenge constructively while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

 

Interested candidates, please send your updated resume in Word format with a recent photograph to talents@talentnex.com.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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