Project Quality Specialist

Job Scope
The purpose of the Project Quality Specialist (PQS) is to assure that the quality processes (including tools and methods) in product & process projects are performed. The PQS sets the QMS for the project covering supplier, internal production and equipment design & manufacturing. He/She makes decisions regarding project quality activities: how these should be planned, driven and followed-up on, to ensure project objectives and customer satisfaction are reached. The PQS ensures that the quality activities are started at the right time in the project and driven until a successful launch, taking corrective actions when necessary.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)
Project Quality Planning
•Secure the creation, communication, update and follow-up of the Project Quality Plan
•Define the quality targets and KPI with the Project Management Team
•Work alongside project stakeholders to identify hard points and escalate to management team and line organization
•Ensures the appropriate quality project management processes are used at the correct time
•Create risk analysis on project level
•Define follow-up activities concerning project risks
•Present the project target status at each gate
•Initiate and update the white book. Review previous project white books to avoid repeat issues
Product & Process Quality
•Develop and own the quality control plan and quality tool plan, including manufacturing validation plan (FMEA, DVP, DFA)
•Lead Quality investigations using 8D method
•Support with target setting for project/product (process) audit and fault frequency
•Identify hard points and elevate to project management and line organization
•Proactively support Project teams and give training on quality tools and methods when necessary
Requirements
Qualifications/education/experience
•MSc in e.g. Industrial/Mechanical engineering
•3-5 years of experience in quality management
•Project Experience in Product development, Technologies or Operations
•Experience with Quality tools and Quality Processes
•Strong problem solver/decision maker, ability to take a well-ordered approach to solving problems and acting despite obstacles, resistance or ambiguity
•Develop strong understanding of best practice quality tools
•Able to demonstrate knowledge of quality standards in the manufacturing business
Preferred skills
•Project Management Professional recognized by PMI
•Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ASQ or equivalent experience
•Good kknowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and/or other relevant standards
•Ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independently
•Ability to work in an international environment
Personal success factors
(Consider Bold – Passionate – Excellent)
•Promoting and requiring facts and data driven decision making in the organization
•Strong communication skills
•Ability to interact with different stakeholders to ensure that the Quality vision is understood and
implemented correctly
•Proactive, strong-minded, quick thinker and assertive
•Passionate and purpose driven
•Has a can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit