Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development of global quality systems for the AMPCO Group.
• Advocate for and integrate sustainability, ESG, compliance, and corporate social responsibility into quality systems.
• Guide and monitor global quality assurance initiatives from the Group’s HQ.
• Support ISO certification audits in different entities of the Group
• Ensure the procurement process aligns with global quality standards, including the qualification and auditing of suppliers.

Job Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Drive the formulation and roll-out of global quality assurance policies.
• Spearhead the integration of sustainability, ESG, and CSR into global quality standards.
• Support new certifications initiatives in entities of the Group like Energy and Environmental management system.
• Address global customer complaints and non-conformance issues, ensuring consistency across all regions.
• Engage with global stakeholders on quality and compliance matters.
• Facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventive actions across the AMPCO Group.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, ensuring they meet AMPCO’s stringent quality requirements.
• Regularly conduct and oversee supplier audits to assess their adherence to agreed quality and sustainability standards.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to develop and manage purchasing specifications, ensuring quality considerations are integrated.
• Monitor and manage the quality of materials and services procured, implementing feedback loops for continuous improvement.
• Conduct global internal audits and evaluate findings, driving consistent quality standards across locations.
• Lead global risk management activities and assure compliance with industry regulatory requirements.
• Ensure alignment between procurement strategies and global quality standards.

Education and Experience:

• Advanced degree or relevant experience in Quality Management or related field.
• Certifications in Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate are a plus.
• Broad experience in the metal industry or deep knowledge in material engineering.
• Comprehensive understanding of global quality standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and safety VCA**.
• Familiarity with global regulatory requirements.

Key Competencies:

• Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is a bonus.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of sustainability, ESG, and CSR.
• Analytical prowess and decisive decision-making abilities.
• Advanced digital skills with proficiency in modern ICT tools.
• Leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Travel required in function (about 30%)