Head Quality & HSE - All
About the job
- Technical vocational training, such as training as a polymechanic or equivalent.
- Experience in quality management, health, safety and environment, and certifications, ideally in industry or production.
- Further training in quality management; QM auditor training and certifications such as IATF or ISO 9001/14001 are advantageous.
- Ability to lead two team members both professionally and disciplinarily.
- Very good German and English language skills.
- Promote and embed a safety-first culture and support continuous improvement in health, safety and environment.
- Analyze, further develop, and implement improvements to the existing quality management system.
- Document and monitor quality processes.
- Identify, control, and plan systematic quality cases.
- Lead a quality task force for extensive quality cases.
- Coordinate certifications, conduct audits, and introduce new certifications.
- Support internal departments in complying with quality guidelines and handling cross-functional quality cases.
- Prepare analyses, reports, reporting, and presentations.
- Quality management, HSE, and certification experience in industry or production is preferred.
- QM auditor training and certifications such as IATF or ISO 9001/14001 are advantageous.
About the company
Oetiker supplies high-quality connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and other industrial segments, focusing on ensuring reliable connections for mission-critical parts. Its product lineup includes clamps, rings, straps, and quick-connectors used in powertrain, drivetrain, and medical applications. The company combines products with engineering, prototyping, and testing support to quickly develop comprehensive clamping and connection solutions. With 1,800+ employees across more than 25 countries and over 75 years of experience, Oetiker positions itself as a global, long-term partner for leading OEMs. Its differentiators include deep expertise in a broad range of high-end clamps and connectors, combined with hands-on engineering services to tailor solutions and overcome specific clamping challenges. The company’s goal is to help customers achieve reliable connections in critical systems, maintaining trust and continuity as a global supplier.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Horgen, Switzerland
Founded
1942
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AD Plast broadens manufacturing into injection molding and deepens Nordic market access.
- Aftermarket Kits create recurring replacement demand outside volatile original-equipment programs.
- The 2026 news page shows active product merchandising and customer-facing commercialization efforts.
What critics are saying
- Automotive demand concentration exposes Oetiker to OEM production swings and supplier cuts.
- AD Plast integration can distract management and delay injection-molding synergies through 2026.
- No 2025-2026 hiring or expansion disclosures signal a quiet, low-momentum operating environment.
What makes Oetiker unique
- Oetiker, founded 1942, leads high-end connecting solutions from Horgen, Switzerland.
- November 25, 2024 AD Plast acquisition adds injection molding capability beyond clamps.
- Oetiker Aftermarket Kits target passenger, commercial, two-wheeler, cooling, and heating applications.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Training Programs