Head of Quality Assurance | Head of Quality Assurance (m/w/d)

Heraeus Epurio GmbH - HRdirekt

Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 7, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role involves developing and implementing the quality strategy for production at Heraeus Epurio, a key supplier of specialty chemicals used in high-tech industries like electronics and automotive. The Head of QA is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory quality requirements, defining quality objectives and KPIs, and driving continuous improvement projects. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring production quality using statistical process and quality controls (SPC/SQC), overseeing the Management of Change process, and training staff on quality standards. The ideal candidate must possess a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, significant professional experience in Quality Assurance/Management, leadership capabilities, and expertise in ISO standards, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and specialized software like SAP and Minitab. This position is crucial for maintaining world-class quality in advanced chemical products.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a comparable field of study; Further training in Quality Management; Six Sigma Black Belt Certification

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Management
  • Experience in leading teams
  • Experience in Change Management
  • Experience with ISO standards, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Statistical Quality Control (SQC)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified