Senior Manager Product Quality Child Safety (m/f/d)

Bayreuth, DE

CYBEX is a company that puts tomorrow’s people at the heart of its brand. Always questioning the status quo and not afraid of challenging the establishment, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand for parents. We offer car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers enabling parents to keep their little ones safe in style. After growing rapidly in the last few years, we look for ambitious talent to contribute to CYBEX’s success story.

 

Your areas of responsibilities:

 

  • Allocate and organize quality resources effectively for projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives
  • Develop and implement quality plans and strategies to meet project quality goals and requirements
  • Act as the primary representative of quality in key child safety projects, advocating for quality standards and requirements with product management, project management, and R&D teams
  • Coach and develop direct reports in terms of tools and skills necessary for effective quality management fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the quality team
  • Ensure thorough testing of quality requirements and translate test results into actionable insights for product improvement
  • Proactively identify compliance risks and non-conformities related to product quality
  • Ensure effective application of quality tools such as D-FMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), 8D (Eight Disciplines), Control Plans, etc., to mitigate risks and improve product quality
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of project quality-related results and activities for the Child Safety product category, ensuring traceability and compliance with internal and external requirements

 

Your profile of qualification:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred
  • Extensive experience in quality management within the consumer products industry, with a focus on child safety products
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams with strong self-assertiveness and confidence in decision-making
  • In-depth knowledge of quality management principles, tools, and methodologies, including D-FMEA, 8D, Control Plans
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Sound understanding of regulatory requirements and standards related to child safety products
  • Detail-oriented with Hands-on-mentality, expertise in problem solving methodologies
  • Understanding of the Product Development Process with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
  • Availability and willingness to travel as required
  • Fluency in business English

 

CYBEX operates globally and has employees from over 29 nations. If you are keen to leave your footprint in a swiftly growing business that offers plenty of opportunities to grow both on a professional and individual level, you’ve come to the right place. As part of Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd., CYBEX is dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment that encompasses diversity and equal opportunities. In addition to a competitive salary, attractive annual leave, and discounts on our products you’ll have the chance to develop your personal profile in an international environment.