Overview In this role you act as the interface between the customer JIT and the Trim production plant, driving on-site problem analyses and feedback to improve processes. You verify the effectiveness of improvement actions at JIT sites and coordinate sorting activities, supporting local Trim engineers with technical guidance. You establish clear boundaries between OEM, JIT, and Trim teams and monitor key quality metrics to ensure customer satisfaction.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that shapes quality and collaboration with OEMs across Europe.

Responsabilidades Interface between customer JIT and Trim production plant

On-site JIT problem analyses and feedback to Trim plant

Verification of improvement actions at JIT plants

Coordination of sorting activities at JIT plants

Support for local Trim resident engineers with technical knowledge and feedback loops

Boundary book setup between OEM, JIT, and Trim plant

Monitor KPIs: customer satisfaction JIT, IRPPM,



ICPPM, Firewall head count JIT, firewall audits at JIT with action follow-up

Inspector Gauge R&R; evaluation and inspector training

Requisitos principales Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification in a technical field

Proven quality management experience in automotive industry

Experience in customer quality management and direct communication with OEMs and Tier 1 customers

Strong analytical and structured root cause analysis skills

Knowledge of automotive quality tools/methodologies (VDA 6.3, 8D, FMEA, Poka-Yoke, Ishikawa, 5 Why)

Fluent English (written and spoken); German is an advantage

High willingness to travel (~70%)

analytical thinking structured problem-solving effective communication with cross-functional teams

VDA 6.3

8D

FMEA

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