Quality Manager (all genders)

About The Company

GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings. Thanks to its prefabricated building system with various design options, industrial offsite construction, and fully digitalized processes, the company manufactures aspirational, sustainable, and affordable homes using timber construction methods. GROPYUS is using scalable construction and manufacturing solutions to tap into a future market, boost Europe's strength in innovation, while also playing a substantial role in improving sustainability.

About The Role

We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our Quality Team in Richen.

The role includes:

• Responsibility for the Quality Management System (QMS) at the Richen site and its continuous development and improvement.
• Responsibility for the planning, implementation, and successful certification of the site according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001, including the coordination of all internal and external certification activities.
• Collaboration with external certification bodies, as well as the planning, execution, and follow-up of internal and external audits.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Supporting functional departments in the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes and quality standards.
• Leading improvement projects using continuous improvement methodologies such as 5 Why, Ishikawa, 8D, Poka-Yoke, PDCA, and Six Sigma.
• Leading and facilitating Kaizen workshops.
• Preparing and facilitating FMEAs and control plans.
• Creating work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Analyzing quality KPIs and deriving and implementing appropriate improvement measures.
• Developing databases, dashboards, and statistical analyses.
• Promoting a sustainable quality culture and supporting the organization in its continuous improvement efforts.

About You

Minimum qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Quality Management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in establishing, implementing, or further developing Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 management systems.
• Experience planning and conducting internal and external audits.
• Experience leading projects, ideally combined with team leadership experience.
• Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and SAP.
• A strong hands-on mindset and an independent, structured way of working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a comparable technical qualification.
• Experience implementing and maintaining management systems according to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.
• Knowledge of Lean Management and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is an advantage.
• ISO 9001 Auditor certification (Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor) is an advantage.
• Database and programming skills (e.g., SQL, Power Query, or Python) are a plus.
• Experience with statistical methods and quality tools such as SPC, MSA, and Process Capability Analysis.

What we offer

• An unlimited contract with 30 vacation days.
• Attractive perks and benefits: We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions.
• Virtual Shares Program: Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program.
• Ownership: You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them.
• The chance to be part of something big: Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living.
• A diverse and enriching work environment: Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team.

Join us on our mission to design buildings as continuously evolving products to create the most exciting and affordable experience for all. We build for people and conserve the resources of our planet.

We can't wait to get to know you.

For more information, visit our website.