Operations Quality Manager

Role Overview

• Own manufacturing engineering and quality assurance at SmartFlower production sites
• Implement engineering changes, conduct factory audits, qualify suppliers, and resolve quality deviations
• Manage SmartFlower spare parts inventory, including shipping, receiving, and stock optimization
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve manufacturing quality, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Support field service activities in the EMEA region, including escalation management and on-site visits when required
• Maintain and expand relationships with suppliers, service partners, resellers, and direct customers to identify product improvement opportunities
• Define, track, and report key operational KPIs, including yield, quality escapes, and BOM cost
• Support product development efforts for existing and future SmartFlower systems, including validation and testing of new features and accessories

Requirements

• Completed technical education (HTL, University of Applied Sciences, Technical University, or equivalent)
• Experience in manufacturing quality engineering, supplier quality, or operations management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured working style
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and strong German language skills
• Willingness to travel up to 20%
• Valid EU work authorization

Benefits

• A role with clear ownership and decision-making responsibility within your scope
• The opportunity to shape SmartFlower quality, service, and manufacturing strategy
• Collaboration with a small, international, and multidisciplinary team
• Exposure to renewable energy systems, industrial machinery, IoT, and global operations
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, in line with the applicable Austrian collective agreement