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Head of Quality - Actuators (f/m/d)

Deployables Cubed

Germering, Bavaria, GermanyJobNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Germering, Bavaria, Germany
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Deployables Cubed is hiring a Head of Quality - Actuators (f/m/d). The Head of Quality - Actuators leads the operational quality organization for hardware execution, overseeing product and supplier quality, incoming inspection, testing, non‑conformance handling, risk management, and release readiness, while reporting status to the COO.

Key focus areas include Lead operational quality organization including engineering and inspection functions, Ensure product quality across manufacturing, integration, verification, testing and delivery, and Own operational NCR handling, containment, RCCA execution and defect escalation.

Important skills include Quality Management, Supplier Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Lean Six Sigma, AS9100D, and Leadership. Preferred (not required): Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Quality ManagementSupplier Quality ManagementOperational ExcellenceLean Six SigmaAS9100DLeadershipResource PlanningEN9100/AS9100 PrinciplesFAITraceabilityLean Six Sigma Black BeltOperational Quality ManagementNCR/RCCA ProcessesIncoming InspectionTest QualityQuality Release ActivitiesCommunication Skills

Qualifications

Experienced Quality Leader in Aerospace or Regulated HardwareLeadership ExperienceEligibility to Work in GermanyFluent EnglishGerman Language Proficiency

Full job description

Position purpose

The Head of Quality - Actuators (f/m/d) is the operational quality leader for hardware execution. The role is accountable for product quality, supplier quality, incoming inspection, testing quality, non-conformance handling, RCCA execution and release readiness. The role is deliberately separated from QMS ownership, EN 9100 governance, certification management and document-control governance.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the operational quality organization including Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering / SQA and Quality Inspection / Technician functions.

  • Ensure product quality across manufacturing, integration, verification, acceptance testing, qualification testing and customer delivery.

  • Own operational NCR handling, containment, RCCA execution, effectiveness verification and escalation of repeated or critical defects.

  • Own operational quality risk management including quarantine, stop-ship, product release recommendation and MRB-related decisions as defined internally.

  • Drive supplier quality execution, supplier escalation, supplier corrective actions, incoming inspection performance and supplier readiness.

  • Ensure receiving inspection, CoC / certificate verification, traceability checks and hardware release status are controlled and reliable.

  • Ensure test failures and test anomalies are captured, assessed and closed through controlled operational quality processes.

  • Report operational quality status, blocked hardware, supplier escalations, customer-impacting issues and repeat defects to the COO.

Operational scope

  • Product Quality: FAI execution, product release readiness, internal non-conformances and manufacturing / integration quality risks.

  • Supplier Quality: supplier NCRs, supplier RCCA, supplier escalations, supplier audits and incoming supplier performance.

  • Incoming Quality: execution of receiving inspection, documentation completeness, traceability verification and quarantine control.

  • Testing Quality: acceptance and qualification test evidence, test anomaly quality handling and quality release of test evidence.

  • People Leadership: resource planning, priorities, development and performance management of the operational quality team.

Candidate background

  • Experienced quality leader with an aerospace, space hardware, precision manufacturing, electronics, or other regulated hardware background.

  • Extensive experience in operational quality management, supplier quality, NCR/RCCA processes, incoming inspection, test quality, and quality release activities.

  • Leadership experience

  • Strong knowledge of EN9100/AS9100 principles, FAI, traceability, and supplier quality management

  • Strong communication skills, a hands-on leadership style, and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement (Lean SixSigma Black Belt are a plus) and operational excellence across the organization.

  • Fluent English, German is a plus.

  • Eligibility to work in Germany

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