Global Engineering Quality Manager (m|f|d)

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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Global Engineering Quality Manager (m|f|d) 
Division Hydro | Location Heidenheim
 

Shape the future of renewable energy with Voith Hydro!

As Global Engineering Quality Manager (m|f|d), you will ensure that engineering processes, designs, and deliverables meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and sustainability. This role combines strategic leadership with technical depth, driving quality from concept through execution for turbines, generators, and related systems.

 

Your Tasks

• Lead the development and consistent application of technical risk management processes (FMEA: DFMEA, SFMEA, PFMEA) across all project phases.
• Drive digitalization of risk management through tools like cloud-based FMEA platforms, dashboards, and automated tracking systems.
• Facilitate and moderate FMEA sessions with cross-functional teams, ensuring systematic risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Ensure full risk traceability, compliance with standards, and closure of actions using digital tools throughout the value chain.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Project Management to integrate FMEA results into design, production, and execution.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and audits, train teams on FMEA methodology, root cause analysis, and preventive action planning.
• Monitor and report risk indicators and FMEA progress to leadership, driving continuous improvement and lessons learned through digital platforms.

 

Your Profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering; advanced training or certification in FMEA, risk management, or quality (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma) is highly desirable.
• 7-10 years of experience in engineering quality or technical risk management roles, ideally in a regulated or project-driven environment.
• Proven expertise in leading FMEA activities (DFMEA, SFMEA, PFMEA), technical risk assessments, and implementation of risk mitigation strategies across the value chain.
• Strong experience with digital risk management tools (e.g., APIS IQ-FMEA, Siemens Teamcenter Quality, PTC Windchill Quality Solutions, or similar platforms), data analytics, and digital collaboration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, risk management frameworks, root cause analysis, and quality planning.
• Excellent facilitation, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

 

Become a part of our team and apply now via our career portal.

 

The Voith Hydro GmbH & Co. KG | VHZ is looking forward to your application!

 

Your personal contact

Talent Acquisition Team • Yunus Topal • Tel. +49 7321 37 3722

 

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