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

<p> </p> <p></p> <p><span><span><span contenteditable="false"><span>Senior Manager Product Quality - Child Safety Products (m/f/d)</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span contenteditable="false"><span>Germany / Bayreuth</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Your areas of responsibilities:</b></p> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Organize and plan quality resources across multiple projects, ensuring efficient and timely execution of quality processes</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Represent the quality function in key child safety projects, working closely with Product &amp; Project Management, and<b> </b>Engineering teams to drive project success</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Lead, coach, and mentor your direct reports, building their expertise in quality tools and methodologies to support their professional growth</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Establish and maintain holistic quality requirements for the Child Safety product category, ensuring they align with industry standards and company goals</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Oversee thorough testing of product requirements, analyze results, and take corrective actions to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Utilize advanced problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, PPS, and QRQC, to tackle quality challenges and implement long-term solutions</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Lead cross-functional, international and global teams to address non-conformities, manage compliance risks, and ensure seamless project delivery</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Ensure effective use of quality tools such as D-FMEA, Control Plans, and HARA reports to prevent and resolve quality issues throughout the product lifecycle</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Champion the application of Lean Manufacturing principles and ensure alignment with the Product Development Process to improve overall efficiency</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Utilize your strong interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with departments across the organization, even without formal authority</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Highlight compliance risks and ensure adherence to quality standards, maintaining a proactive approach to safeguarding product integrity</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span> </span></span></span></p> <p><b>Your profile of qualifications:</b><br/>  </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Bachelor’s or Master degree in Engineering or a related field</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Several years of professional experience in quality management, ideally within the consumer goods or juvenile industries, as well as several years of leadership experience with international and global teams</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Strong command of problem-solving methodologies (8D, QRQC, PPS) and quality tools (e.g. D-FMEA, HARA) to address complex quality issues</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities, with a talent for guiding and developing teams to achieve their full potential</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>A true team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively across functions and levels</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Flexibility and readiness to travel as required by the role to support various projects</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills to navigate complex challenges in a fast-paced environment</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Proficient in Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (CIP)</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Experience with the Product Development Process, from concept to market</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Confidence in your abilities and a proactive approach to taking initiative and driving positive outcomes</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Fluent in business English and German</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>CYBEX operates globally and has employee