Global Head of Quality (f/m/d) Business Line Electronic & Industrial Solutions (EIS)

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SGL Carbon is a leader in the development and manufacture of products based on specialty graphite and composites materials. Using our comprehensive technology know-how and in close partnership with our customers, we develop intelligent and leading-edge solutions for the big issues of mobility, energy and digitization. SGL Carbon has more than 4,800 employees worldwide and 29 production sites in Europe, North America and Asia, and a service network in over 100 countries. For one of our sites Meitingen or Bonn we are looking for a Global Head of Quality (f/m/d) Business Line Electronic & Industrial Solutions (EIS). Your opportunity: * Lead global quality management and all quality-related activities across Business Line EIS * Define and execute the global quality strategy, assessing organizational maturity and developing roadmaps to strengthen product and process quality across the organization * Accountable for achieving annual and strategic quality targets for Business Line EIS * Develop and lead the global quality organization, coaching local teams and ensuring the effective implementation of quality standards, tools, and methodologies * Define and ensure quality KPIs and targets, monitor COPQ performance, analyze results with EIS sites and drive improvement actions * Ensure robust quality processes across the product lifecycle, including APQP/PPAP, control and test plans, structured change management, and systematic problem-solving * Oversee customer and supplier quality management, including the resolution of major quality incidents, customer complaints, supplier issues, and the alignment of key specifications * Promote best practices and continuous improvement through active participation in EHS, QM, and OPX reviews Your profile: * Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline * Several years of experience in quality management within an international manufacturing environment * Proven leadership experience in global or multi-site organizations * Experience in managing complex quality incidents, customer complaints, and supplier quality topics in an international environment * Deep expertise in quality methodologies and tools, such as PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D) * Strong track record in developing and implementing quality strategies, including KPI systems and continuous improvement initiatives * Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills * Strong communication skills in English and German Your opportunity: * Lead global quality management and all quality-related activities across Business Line EIS * Define and execute the global quality strategy, assessing organizational maturity and developing roadmaps to strengthen product and process quality across the organization * Accountable for achieving annual and strategic quality targets for Business Line EIS * Develop and lead the global quality organization, coaching local teams and ensuring the effective implementation of quality standards, tools, and methodologies * Define and ensure quality KPIs and targets, monitor COPQ performance, analyze results with EIS sites and drive improvement actions * Ensure robust quality processes across the product lifecycle, including APQP/PPAP, control and test plans, structured change management, and systematic problem-solving * Oversee customer and supplier quality management, including the resolution of major quality incidents, customer complaints, supplier issues, and the alignment of key specifications * Promote best practices and continuous improvement through active participation in EHS, QM, and OPX reviews Your profile: * Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related discipline * Several years of experience in quality management within an international manufacturing environment * Proven leadership experience in global or multi-site organizations * Experience in managing complex quality incidents, customer complaints, and supplier quality topics in an international environment * Deep expertise in quality methodologies and tools, such as PPAP, FMEA, root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D) * Strong track record in developing and implementing quality strategies, including KPI systems and continuous improvement initiatives * Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills * Strong communication skills in English and German

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