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GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

Quality Assurance Team Leader

Quality EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timePrenzlau, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed Meister, technician, or comparable qualification in mechanical engineering, production engineering, or a comparable field.
  • Several years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing industrial company; knowledge of machining and welding technology is preferred.
  • Sound knowledge of ISO 9001 and practical experience in complaint management, supplier audits, inspection equipment management, and applying standard quality methods.
  • Confident use of technical drawings, measurement equipment, and SAP; experience with CAQ systems is preferred.
  • Very good spoken and written English for communication with international customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure product, process, and supplier quality in manufacturing and monitor compliance with existing quality standards.
  • Plan and manage incoming goods inspections, initial sampling, serial inspections, and pressure, leak, and functional tests.
  • Manage customer and supplier complaints, including root-cause analysis, effectiveness reviews, and implementing sustainable corrective actions using quality methods such as 8D, FMEA, 5-Why, and Ishikawa.
  • Plan and conduct supplier audits and assess and develop supplier quality.
  • Manage inspection equipment monitoring and inspection planning, evaluate quality-related metrics, and implement appropriate improvement measures.
  • Support the quality management representative with internal and external audits and work closely with production, purchasing, design engineering, and domestic and international customers and suppliers.
  • Provide technical and disciplinary leadership for the quality assurance team, including workforce planning, onboarding, qualification, and employee development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and AD 2000, and a quality management or auditor qualification, are desirable.

About the Company

GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

GEA Group provides systems and components for processing in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, offering end-to-end process solutions from engineering and installation to service. Its equipment forms integrated processing lines that transform raw materials into finished products, with customizable modules for drying, separation, heating/cooling, and sanitation. It differentiates itself through a long history, global scale, and a diversified portfolio built via strategic acquisitions, enabling complete, one-stop project delivery. Its goal is to advance technologies and expand its impact by delivering reliable, efficient processing solutions that support sustainability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1881

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