Global Quality Manager for Surface Solutions (all genders, full-/part-time)

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your role

As part of our Global Quality Service unit, you consult the leadership of Surface Solution regarding the quality management system strategy. You act as advisor for the business unit and drive the implementation and maintenance of the quality management system requirements deriving from the ISO 9001 regulation (and other ISO norm as applicable) as well as global Surface Solutions governance.

To ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, you facilitate an appropriate documentation & training management and conduct internal audits. Planning and hosting registrar audits, monitoring the audit follow-up and conducting management reviews is also part of the job. 

You will steer a network of local quality managemet coordinators at Surface Solution and will need to interact with all levels of the organization. 

Who you are

• Degree in natural science, economics, engineering or similar
• Over 5 years working experience in manufacturing, process management, quality or similar
• Good quality management system expertise and knowledge of process tools (like L&SS, SIPOC, Turtle diagram, etc. )
• Knowledge of relevant ISO standards (e.g. 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, etc.), as well as training and qualification as ISO 9001 auditor
• Capability to manage and deliver in a matrix environment and ability to interact cross-functionally within all organisation levels
• Effective communication and presentation skills (verbal and writing) in English and German
• Strong teamwork skills

Location:

Preferred location of this position is our headquarter in Darmstadt, but it can also be located at any other location or even remote with regular travel required to meet with key partners.

The Surface Solutions business unit, a mid-sized multinational leader in the pigments industry, is subject to a planned divestment to the company Global New Materials International (GNMI), headquartered in China, as of August 1st, 2025. This role will be part of the divestment.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!