Group Quality Director

About the role

The Group Quality Director will lead the development and execution of the company’s quality strategy across its Asian sites. This senior position is responsible for defining quality policies, objectives, and systems to ensure regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and alignment with strategic business goals.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate and maintain the overall quality policy and long‑term quality plans.
• Implement, optimise and control the quality management system (QMS) across all manufacturing sites.
• Lead major quality improvement and cost‑reduction projects, coordinating cross‑functional teams.
• Drive systematic training on quality tools such as Six Sigma and monitor their application.
• Set and monitor customer‑satisfaction targets, manage product audits, and ensure process quality indicators meet delivery standards.
• Oversee after‑sales quality issues, resolve customer complaints, and reduce external quality costs.
• Maintain firewalls (FVMI/CSL1/GP12/IPQC) to prevent defective product outflow.
• Provide regular quality data reports and analyses to support decision‑making.

Required profile

• Minimum degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related quality discipline.
• More than eight years of experience in manufacturing quality management, preferably in medical device or related high‑tech sectors.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements for medical devices and world‑class operational standards.
• Experience as a Lead Auditor and familiarity with automotive standards.

Required skills

• Proficiency with QMS standards: FDA 21CFR, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF, VDA 6.3, TS 16949.
• Strong expertise in process control, product control, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to conduct product audits, manage corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.