Lead Product Quality Management (Automotive)

TL;DR

Lead Product Quality Management (Automotive): Monitoring and improving product quality for private labels in the automotive sector with an accent on EU regulatory compliance and supplier technical requirements. Focus on coordinating technical compliance (PPAP), managing laboratory testing, and implementing quality improvement initiatives.

Location: Hybrid (Lisbon, Portugal)

Company

hirify.global is the largest and fastest growing auto parts ecommerce platform in Europe, operating across 27 countries.

What you will do

• Assess and monitor product quality and implement improvement initiatives for Private Brands.
• Prepare technical requirements for suppliers based on benchmarks, law, and internal quality standards.
• Coordinate technical compliance activities, including PPAP, drawings, and product change agreements.
• Monitor and implement updates from EU legislation and other applicable regional laws.
• Manage laboratory testing, including negotiation, methodology definition, and plan execution.
• Develop criteria for incoming inspections based on technical tasks and market claims.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a relevant technical field.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards (ISO/TS 16949, IATF 16949) and problem-solving tools (8D, 5 whys, Ishikawa).
• Experience in automotive manufacturing processes, specifically in components.
• Certification in automotive quality management systems (e.g., IATF 16949, VDA 6.3).
• English: B2+ proficiency required
• Russian: Fluent proficiency required

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and stable employment in a fast-growing international company.
• Hybrid work model and flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive annual vacation package and an additional day off for your birthday.
• Country-specific benefits including meal allowance and healthcare insurance.
• Mental Wellbeing Program providing support for employees and their immediate family members.
• Corporate discounts and free English and German language classes.