At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their ideas and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professional development. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER.
Quality Manager - Product Line Loader Cranes
We are looking for a Quality Manager - Product Line Loader Cranes to strengthen our global quality management team and make a significant impact on the quality of our products and processes worldwide.
As Product Line Quality Manager of the global Loader Cranes product line, you will report directly to the Head of Product Line Quality Management Loader Cranes. Your main responsibility is to ensure and continuously improve the overall quality across all stages - from development, production, and service to customer support - for your product line. As an essential member of the quality management team, you will actively contribute to the maintenance and further development of quality standards and play a central role in the strategic direction of quality and environmental management for the entire product line. Your expertise and commitment are crucial to maintaining and enhancing the high-quality and environmental standards in all areas under your responsibility.
YOUR TASKS
- In this key role, you are responsible for implementing the global quality and environmental policies within the Loader Cranes product line and ensuring the highest quality and safety standards across the entire product lifecycle
- You manage quality and compliance activities in development projects and act as a QM coordinator and gatekeeper throughout the product development process (PDP)
- In this context, you develop and maintain quality and safety standards, lead the Q-Circle (PAL-Q) within the global product line, and ensure effective follow-up on issues using the 8D methodology
- By developing and analyzing meaningful quality KPIs, you drive targeted optimization measures and promote continuous improvement of products and processes
- Furthermore, you manage internal interfaces, provide technical support in enhancing the existing claims management system, and contribute your expertise to strengthening the global quality culture at PALFINGER
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical degree or engineering qualification (TU/FH/HTL) in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field, with several years of experience in international quality management, including ISO 9001, as well as project and process management
- Strong expertise in common QM methods (FMEA, APQP, PPAP, Ishikawa, 5Why) and proficient in MS Office and SAP
- High customer focus, experience handling complaints, with excellent communication skills, initiative, flexibility, and resilience. Independent, solution-oriented, and well-organized, with a strong sense of responsibility
- Willingness to travel at least 20%
- Excellent German and English skills; additional languages are an advantage
WE OFFER
- Flexible working hours with no core time and the possibility to work from home
- Further training and international career opportunities
- Corporate health management "PALfit"
- Company restaurant with freshly prepared meals and daily meal subsidy
- Job ticket for travel to and from PALFINGER
- Numerous employee discounts through Corporate Benefits
Minimum gross salary according to the Austrian metal industry collective agreement is EUR 52.197,04 per year. We are willing to overpay according to training and qualification.
Are you interested in the position and still have questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us.