ACM_TN_202604_018_Head of Quality Japan

About the role

The Market Quality Head leads their team(s) in the areas of Quality Project Managers (QMPs), Customer Quality Managers in Project (CPQMs) and Warranty Return Center to ensure the launch of successful projects (D1, D3 or D5) and the handling of Field Returns. The Market Quality Head works together with the Head of Radar Quality, the Head of Camera Quality and the Head of SW/SY Quality to ensure that all projects (D1, D3, D5) are executed in the highest Quality standards. Their initiatives are directed to consistently prevent failures and realize continuous, systematic and sustainable improvements in our products / systems and processes in order to ensure the customer's satisfaction. He/She manages the professional work of the direct team as well as assigned QMPs/CPQMs to complete all relevant activities and work products within the Project Life Cycle from G20 (quote approved) until G100 (series production end), in line with legal, internal & customer requirements as well as the company's quality policy, strategy and targets. He/She is tCMS and Risk responsible for Market Quality Japan & Korea coordinating with global tCMS Manager. The satisfaction of customers should be increased by complying to quality requirements and standards and striving to be a Benchmark in Quality at each customer. The Market Quality Head Japan & Korea has the disciplinary and functional lead / responsibility for the assigned quality management team. He/She is also responsible for the Market Japan & Korea Quality Cost Center. Dimensions: - Quality customer management (Responsible for Market JK) - Quality Management for base and application projects (D1, D3, D5) for Market JK - Support quality management for Market JK - Support process management for ACM quality processes - Problem resolution management, LL and PoR - tCMS and Risk management for Market JK - Responsible to lead the Market JK Warranty Return Center - Responsible to engage in Global Quality Management team - Responsible to support Calamba as needed Education / Certification Bachelor in engineering, quality or comparable technical subject or equivalent experience desired Optional: Education as auditor in automotive standards (ISO TS16949, VDA6.3, ...) Professional Experience (Variety of Functions, Variety of Business, General Management Experience)At least 8 years of experience in the automotive , consumer or industrial electronics industry desired Variety of Functions: 2-3 desired Variety of Business: 1-2 desired Project and/or Process Experience >5 years as QMP (Quality Manager in Project) or in a comparable position in R&D, Project Management or the such (e.g. HW, MD) desired or in another quality area (SQM, AQL, ...) desired Leadership Experience Experienced in the role of project leadership / functional leadership: >=3 directs/ indirect reports for >= 3 years desired Intercultural / International Experience Has worked with international contacts (in avg. >50% of day-to-day business) for at least 5 years desired Product Knowledge - product know how and engineering knowledge over different disciplines, especially test strategies, software and system validation testing, geometric dimensioning and statistical tolerancing - proficient knowledge on production technology and processes - knowledge in electronic and mechanic components - is familiar with existing system platforms and has design & development experience (technical) Process Knowledge AUMOVIO Basics and Quality guidelines - Knows existing processes and rules and internal decision-making structures - Knows the methods, tools and contact persons for leading and managing the project (int./ext.) - Knows Continental and its environment, the corporate strategy and its goals Project Management - Knows the Product Life Cycle - Is familiar with the tasks, roles & responsibilities of project management and its different disciplines Change / Configuration Management - Estimate the impact of changes in requirements on timing and quality Risk Management - Estimate and assess risks in terms of project quality and reliability - Develop risk reduction strategies for the project quality and define and implement measures Quotation Process - support sales department in the quotation phase - is able to evaluate the impact of quality related requirements on design, costs and timing Requirements / Standards - Is familiar with relevant general standards (e.g. TS16949, VDA6.3, VDA2, ...), norms (e.g. ASPICE, IEC 15504, ...), legal requirements (e.g. ELV, IMDS, ...) and product safety regulations (e.g. ISO 26262, ...) - knows customer specific standards (e.g. BMW GS, DAG QM, VW FormelQ, ...) - is able to negotiate with customer product quality related requirements / standards General Competence - Proficient in presentation, moderation / training and negotiation techniques - Communicate effectively with customers regarding all quality issues - Intercultural experience and solid language skill

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