Expert Customer Quality Management Projects (m/f/d)

Company Description

LEONI is a global provider of products, solutions and services for energy and data management in the automotive industry. The group of companies employs about 85,000 people in 23 countries and generated consolidated sales of EUR 5 billion in 2024.

The value chain ranges from standardized cables and special and data cables to highly complex wiring systems and related components, from development to production. As an innovation partner with distinctive development and systems expertise, we support our customers on the path to increasingly sustainable and connected mobility concepts from autonomous driving to alternative drives as well as charging systems.

Job Description

Join LEONI’s quality team and take an active role in shaping customer satisfaction and product excellence throughout the entire project lifecycle.

As a Customer Quality Engineer for Projects, you will be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality standards across development projects, ensuring customer requirements are met from concept to launch.

You will act as the key quality interface between LEONI and our customers, supporting the development team with advanced quality planning, process implementation, and product validation.

Take the lead on quality-related topics, contribute to strategic planning, and help us deliver high-performance solutions in the automotive industry.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Implementation of quality standards in assigned projects (e.g. processes, methods, tool requirements)
• Analysis and evaluation of customer-specific requirements, acting as the main quality interface with the customer
• Support for project and development teams in terms of quality planning and adherence to customer standards – including participation in RFQs, APQP coordination, quality input for D-FMEAs, and release tracking
• Preparation and agreement of sampling documentation, timelines, and requirements with the customer
• Active participation in P-FMEA and control plan creation; presence at customer visits, audits, and supplier audits if needed
• Escalation of major project quality issues to project management and the Quality Management organization
• Monitoring of compliance with internal LEONI requirements and reporting of KPIs
• Participation in internal and customer project reviews
• Monitoring of product quality at customer sites and within LEONI during the project phase

Qualifications and Experience

What do we expect from you?

• Education in quality, engineering or a comparable field
• Experience in quality or project management within the automotive industry or similar manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of APQP, FMEA (D-FMEA, P-FMEA), Control Plan, and other quality tools and methods
• Understanding of customer-specific quality standards and requirements
• Ability to analyse customer requirements and translate them into technical and process-oriented solutions
• Experience with product lifecycle processes and familiarity with PLM tools is an advantage
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills, structured and proactive way of working
• Fluent spoken and written English skills, German is an advantage

What qualities do we value in you?

• Care: You pay attention to detail and are committed to delivering high-quality results
• Goal-oriented mindset: You stay focused on achieving results and meeting deadlines
• Responsibility: You take your work seriously, are reliable, and adhere to established standards
• Collaboration: You are a team player who communicates effectively, supports shared goals and works well in cross-functional teams
• Respect: You maintain a professional and considerate approach to both your work and the people around you

Benefits

Financial Benefits:

• 13th salary upon achieving agreed targets
• 4% contribution to the Supplementary Pension Scheme (3rd pillar)
• Financial bonuses (for commuting, improvement suggestions, employee referrals, etc.)
• Rewards for various milestones (wedding, childbirth, years of service, blood donation, etc.)
• Regular salary increases

Working Conditions & Flexibility:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 4 extra days off (so-called sick days)
• Flexible working hours
• Subsidized meals in a company restaurant
• Home office according to internal policies

Educational Activities & Health Support:

• Language learning
• SEDUO – e-learning education platform
• Participation in conferences and workshops
• Health days and vitamin packages
• Personal development in various areas with career growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Discount benefits (Cafeteria Edenred program, LEONI IT bazaar, etc.)
• Material gifts (welcome package, LEONI branded items, flowers for International Women’s Day, etc.)
• Company events and team activities

Basic gross guaranteed salary: from EUR/Brutto +13th salary The final basic wage component will be adjusted to individual skills and experience of selected candidate.