Senior Quality Manager – Group-wide Quality Management

About the role

Anton Paar is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to strengthen its Group‑wide Quality Management. The role will apply proven quality methodologies, drive structured problem‑solving and deliver sustainable improvements across cross‑functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and establish quality methods, standards and best practices for the group.
• Plan, conduct and follow‑up internal audits.
• Enhance internal non‑conformance management and related processes.
• Analyse product quality, quality KPIs and cost of poor quality, and define improvement actions.
• Facilitate structured root‑cause analyses for complex quality issues.
• Advance product quality monitoring processes and systems.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional departments and international subsidiaries.

Required profile

• Completed technical education (university degree, college or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Quality Management, preferably with risk‑management focus.
• Sound knowledge of quality methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis, 8D, FMEA, APQP and Risk Management.
• Certification as an Internal Quality Auditor according to ISO 9001:2015 (TÜV or equivalent).
• Analytical, structured and self‑driven working style with strong communication skills.
• Excellent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel.

Required skills

• Root Cause Analysis
• 8D
• FMEA
• APQP
• Risk Management
• ISO 9001:2015 internal auditing

What we offer

• Reliable, long‑term employment in an expanding international high‑tech company.
• Innovative culture that promotes technical excellence and leadership in the global market.
• Value‑oriented environment with supportive cooperation and individual responsibility.
• Individual training, onboarding and professional development opportunities.
• Occasional possibility to work outside the office.
• Fair, market‑aligned salary based on the collective agreement for the metal trade, minimum €4 000 gross per month.