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Global Quality Expert Automotive

On-site Plzeň, Czechia

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen and develop our Hub Excellence in Pilsen, we are looking for a Global Quality Expert Automotive responsible for the implementation of IMS according to IATF standards at Wacker. 

Global Quality Expert Automotive

Job Responsibilities

  • Maintenance and further development of the QM processes according to the requirements of the standards IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, or corresponding specific customer-, market- and internal requirements of the Business Division SILICONES
  • Collaboration on projects (e.g. as a core project member) in the global roll-out of QM systems (especially IATF related)
  • Ensuring the standardization of quality processes and procedures across all manufacturing sites and regions in the IATF Corporate Scheme 
  • Creating, coordinating and ensuring the implementation of the annual internal audit program
  • Ensuring needs-based auditor training to cover the internal audit program.
  • Planning and conducting internal and external quality audits (System-, Process-, Product, and Supplier audits) to assess compliance with quality standards and identify areas for improvement
  • Accompanying the ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certification audits at the site
  • Ensuring the proper application of the automotive core tools
  • Processing of internal quality topics in the automotive environment with the relevant production plants
  • Collaborating with other departments, such as engineering, production, and supply chain, to ensure quality is integrated into all aspects of the product lifecycle

Job Requirements

  • University degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, quality management or comparable qualification 
  • Sound experience in the field of quality and production for chemical products
  • Very good knowledge of the relevant standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, VDA, AIAG) and their application
  • Very good knowledge of automotive core tools as well as their application
  • Very good knowledge of written and spoken Czech and English 
  • Good knowledge of written and spoken German 
  • Experience in project management involving interdisciplinary teams
  • Very good IT skills in common systems (SAP, MS Office)
  • Ability to clearly convey information and expectations to team members and stakeholders
  • Ability to inspire and guide teams to achieve quality objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement
  • Ability to identify issues quickly and develop effective solutions to quality-related problems
  • The ability to analyze data and trends to make informed decisions about quality improvements
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and quality goals
  • Ability to understand and meet the needs and expectations of customers to ensure satisfaction with the product or service
  • Reliability, communication and teamwork skills
  • Intercultural competence


We Offer

  • Competitive Salary (with yearly bonus up to 15%)
  • Opportunity for Future Growth and Advancement
  • Meal allowance of 129 CZK / day
  • Transport allowance of 100 CZK / day
  • Flexi Pass 20 000 CZK / year
  • Vacation allowance 10 000 CZK / year
  • Christmas allowance 10 000 CZK / year
  • 5 weeks of holiday and for every 3 years of employment plus 1 extra day of holiday 
  • 3 days of sick leave per year
  • Pension insurance contribution up to 4 166 CZK / month
  • Home office option
  • Fixed-term contract (parental leave cover)

... and much more!


 

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As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Reference code: 31618

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Source: the employer's careers page. Last checked 2026-10-11. Posted 2026-10-10.

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