Quality Management Specialist, APAC Region (6-month Contract)

The Company

Our client is an European-based manufacturer with more than 100 years of successful company history. Its technical solutions and applications serve across various industries such as automotive, electronics sector (e.g. smartphones, tablets), building supply and pharmaceuticals. They are looking for a Regional Quality Management Specialist (6-month contract), with the potential for conversion to a permanent position based on performance.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Business Operations - APAC, this role plays a pivotal part in maintaining high quality performance and customer satisfaction to ensure compliance with quality standards and strengthen the quality management system across the automotive, electronics and engineered solutions business units.

You will be responsible for managing internal and external audits across plants, suppliers, converters, warehouses, and logistics partners to ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards. The role also involves supporting customer audits, coordinating responses to quality-related issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product and process reliability.

A key part of the role is to facilitate new product introductions and ensure customer-specific requirements are met through effective documentation, process alignment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will also lead quality management trainings, promote corporate quality guidelines, and increase quality awareness across the organization.

Success in this position requires a strong command of quality systems and methodologies, hands-on experience in audit management, and a passion for fostering a culture of quality excellence. You will act as a bridge between customers and internal stakeholders, translating the Voice of Customer (VoC) into actionable improvements and measurable results.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Management, Engineering - preferably in mechanical engineering, process engineering or equivalent) with 5+ years experience in automotive / electronics quality field. Completed auditor training of applicable QM standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 19011 and IATF 16949) and possesses advanced knowledge of applicable QM standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 19011 and IATF 16949) and automotive core tools (APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA and SPC). Understanding of how to recognize and assess risks and opportunities and identify interested parties. Excellent problem-solving skills applying 8D methodology. Knowledge about common QM tools, statistical methods, regulatory requirements and sustainability practices are preferred.