Head of Quality (m/f/x)

Skeleton’s Operations department is looking for a driven and experienced Head of Quality (m/f/x) to be the first initiator to develop and provide quality management system assessment processes and prepare us for internal and external audits of our facilities. Using relevant KPIs, you will also set up and execute quality control processes for operational quality management as well as educate Skeleton employees about quality topics. You will further be involved in the following areas: Develop and implement quality management strategies and policies to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Develop the company’s Quality Management System to ensure it conforms with the customer, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF16949, and regulatory/legal requirements. Establish and maintain quality control processes and procedures across all production departments. Conduct regular audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality-related issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary. Monitor key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of quality control measures and drive continuous improvement. Lead and mentor a growing cross-border team, divided into several sub-teams, such as Production Quality, Supplier Quality, Incoming Inspection, and others. Develop and deliver training programs to enhance the quality awareness in the entire company, especially in production. Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to quality management and integrate them into the company’s quality processes. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., engineering, quality management, production management) is required. A master’s degree is preferred. Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a production environment, with a focus on quality management and auditing. Highly recommended to bring experience from managing ESG & Sustainability topics. Experience in leading and managing a multinational team, with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the ability to make data‑driven decisions. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams. Detail‑oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and attention to quality. Various ISO, IATF, and standard introductions and certifications are not new to you. You have a hands‑on work mentality and characterized by regular exchange with the production team. You feel very comfortable communicating in German and English, both on a communicative and written level. Benefits We offer flexible working hours, with the possibility of mobile working without core working hours and sufficient freedom for your own ideas. A flat hierarchy culture - fostering our great working atmosphere. Helpfulness among colleagues is not just an empty phrase but a practice every day. A motivating opportunity for continuous growth at Skeleton. An additional day off every year for your birthday. Be active & participate in our internal sports challenges (SkelFitness). We celebrate our successes with Team Events, Summer & New Year’s parties, and other initiatives! We’re not just about energy storage. We’re about redefining energy for a net zero future, and we’d love for you to be a part of our journey. About Skeleton Skeleton Technologies is a Global Cleantech 100 company and a technology leader in high power energy storage for transportation, grid, automotive, and industrial applications. For us, developing and producing the best energy storage solutions is a means to an end: helping companies to reduce CO2 emissions and save energy. We work with some of the largest companies in the world from automotive and industrial OEMs to truck fleet operators and aerospace prime contractors. Our products decrease CO2 emissions and fuel consumption, improve power quality, and empower wider electrification of the biggest industries globally. Our supercapacitor and SuperBattery energy storage technologies, based on patented curved graphene, represent the biggest technological advancement in the industry in the last 20 years and the use of this innovative material provides our products with an unparalleled advantage in power and energy density. Skeleton Technologies is located in multiple locations: headquarters in Tallinn (Estonia), manufacturings in Markranstädt (Germany) and Varkaus (Finland), materials development in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, several additional locations in Finland (Helsinki and Lappeenranta), and an office in Berlin and first people in Toulouse (France). #J-18808-Ljbffr Skeleton Technologies