Consultant – Quality Management, Automotive

QMH Consulting GmbH

. Build, implement, and continuously improve quality and management systems .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeNorderstedt • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €38,000 - €80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality management and production processes within the automotive industry, with a strong focus on IATF 16949, FMEA, and supplier development. Capable of leading complex projects and delivering training sessions while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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IATF 16949 ExpertiseFMEA FacilitationAutomotive Core Tools ApplicationQuality Management Systems DevelopmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Quality ManagementProcess OptimizationSupplier DevelopmentAuditingTraining DeliveryStructured Problem-SolvingProduction ManagementFMEAManagement SystemsCustomer Support

Soft Skills

Solution-Oriented ApproachClient CollaborationKnowledge SharingConfidence in Client InteractionsIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryVDA 6.3Quality ProcessesProduction ProcessesSupplier AuditsCustomer AuditsCertification SupportTraining WorkshopsContinuous ImprovementTravel Willingness

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, implement, and continuously improve quality and management systems
Advise and support clients in the area of IATF 16949
Conduct and support system, process, and supplier audits
Conduct and facilitate FMEAs, and further develop existing FMEA structures
Apply and implement the Automotive Core Tools
Introduce and apply structured problem-solving techniques
Analyze, optimize, and stabilize production and quality processes
Develop and enable suppliers
Support clients with challenging production, quality, and escalation issues
Take ownership of and manage complex customer and special projects
Prepare companies for, and support them during, customer, certification, and process audits
Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops for specialists and managers
Collaborate with clients’ quality management, engineering, production, procurement, suppliers, and management teams
Support clients from initial analysis through sustainable implementation in day-to-day operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of professional experience in quality management, production, supplier management, or the automotive industry
A technical degree or comparable technical training combined with relevant professional experience
In-depth knowledge in several areas, such as IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, FMEA, Automotive Core Tools, management systems, auditing, supplier development, or production management
Experience analyzing, optimizing, and sustainably stabilizing processes; experience managing complex projects is preferred
A structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach, along with confidence when working with clients
Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and conducting audits, workshops, or training sessions
Very good German and good English skills
Willingness to travel for project-related assignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Challenging projects with OEMs, suppliers, and industrial companies
Broad range of responsibilities—from audits and management systems to hands-on quality projects
Independent project work with significant scope for shaping outcomes
Opportunity to contribute and further develop your own areas of expertise
Flexible working hours and remote work
Permanent employment contract
Professional training and development opportunities
Direct collaboration with experienced consultants and auditors
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
A team where professional expertise is just as important as a pragmatic and respectful approach to working together
Collaboration with experienced consultants, auditors, trainers, and subject-matter experts
National and international projects, as well as collaboration with our QMH Asia team