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Nitto Americas

Quality Manager

Nitto Americas

. Manage and coordinate daily activities of the Quality Department .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeBrno • CzechiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards while effectively leading and developing quality teams. Proficient in managing audits, customer communications, and implementing continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.

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Quality Management SystemsIATF 16949 ComplianceISO 9001 KnowledgeAPQP and PPAP ProcessesTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
8D Problem SolvingPDCA MethodologyFMEAControl PlanMSASPCInternal AuditsCustomer AuditsCertification AuditsLean and Six Sigma
Soft Skills
Analytical ThinkingCustomer CommunicationPresentation SkillsStakeholder ManagementCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
MS OfficeExcelERP SystemsSAPAutomotive Customer Portals
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryQuality LeadershipQuality ProceduresQuality InspectionsQuality Awareness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage and coordinate daily activities of the Quality Department
  • Develop, motivate and support the quality team
  • Ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, internal standards and quality procedures
  • Manage customer and internal complaints using 8D and PDCA
  • Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and related documentation
  • Plan and lead internal, customer and certification audits
  • Evaluate audit findings, identify root causes and ensure corrective-action effectiveness
  • Support APQP and PPAP processes
  • Apply and promote Lean, Kaizen and Six Sigma
  • Manage quality risks and crisis situations
  • Plan quality inspections, testing procedures and evaluation methods
  • Support employee training and quality awareness
  • Act as Product Safety and Conformity Representative
  • Communicate with customers and international Key Account Managers regarding quality issues and complaints
  • Present department results in English monthly
  • Report directly to the Managing Director and cooperate with the EMEA Quality Director

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A university degree in engineering or another relevant technical field, or equivalent professional experience
  • At least three years of experience in a quality leadership role within a manufacturing company
  • Experience in the automotive industry and understanding of automotive customer requirements
  • Proven experience leading and developing a team
  • Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001; VDA 6.3 preferably
  • Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, 8D and PDCA
  • Experience with internal, customer and certification audits
  • Advanced English at minimum B2 level
  • Professional working proficiency in Czech
  • Strong customer communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills
  • Analytical thinking, accuracy, independence and ability to manage priorities
  • Very good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Experience with an ERP system; SAP knowledge is an advantage
  • Experience with automotive customer portals is an advantage
  • Valid Category B driving licence
  • Trustworthy, responsible and collaborative approach

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • An annual management bonus based on individual objectives and company performance
  • Company car for business and private use, including a contribution towards fuel or charging costs
  • Laptop and mobile phone
  • Flexible working hours
  • Possibility of occasional home office by agreement
  • 25 days of paid leave, increasing by one additional day after every three years of employment
  • Meal allowance paid with salary
  • Subsidised MultiSport card
  • Company events, teambuilding activities and employee programmes
  • Possibility to participate in the Nitto ATP Finals employee programme
  • Competitive salary reflecting experience and seniority