Adhesives EMEA Regional Quality Manager – F/M/D

Role Overview

• Provide regional, above‑site quality leadership to ensure consistent execution of quality systems and programs aligned with automotive standards (IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, OEM requirements).
• Strengthen frontline quality capability, accountability, and ownership across EMEA manufacturing operations.
• Serve as the primary quality interface between automotive customers and internal or contract manufacturing sites.
• Translate customer expectations and OEM requirements into clear, actionable guidance for plants and cross‑functional teams.
• Represent the business during customer, certification, and third‑party audits, hosting site visits and demonstrating quality capability and readiness.
• Continuously assess and improve the effectiveness of the Quality Management System, identifying risks and opportunities related to raw materials, suppliers, and manufacturing controls.
• Lead and influence Management of Change (MOC) activities affecting product quality, including specifications, materials, equipment, analytical methods, and testing strategies, using robust risk‑based thinking.
• Leverage quality data (customer complaints, plant KPIs, audit findings, trends, cost of poor quality) to prioritize actions and drive measurable, sustainable improvements.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that deliver lasting performance gains.
• Champion structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, A3, root cause analysis) to ensure timely, effective resolution of quality issues.
• Conduct and oversee audits of manufacturing plants, laboratories, warehouses, contract manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers, using insights to strengthen systems and embed continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Several years of progressive experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control within manufacturing environments; automotive, chemical, adhesives, coatings, or regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Practical experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, including deployment of OEM customer‑specific requirements (CSRs) across multi‑site or contract manufacturing networks.
• Strong working knowledge of automotive core tools, including: APQP & PPAP AIAG‑VDA FMEA (preferred) Control Plans, Process Flow, SPC, MSA (Gage R&R) Special characteristics and process capability (Cp/Cpk)
• Experience with automotive audit approaches (e.g., VDA 6.3) is a plus.
• Six Sigma training or certification (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
• Strong capability with structured problem‑solving tools (8D, A3, 5‑Why, Fishbone) and verification of corrective and preventive action effectiveness.
• Proven ability to engage directly with customers, lead quality discussions, manage escalations, and clearly communicate risk, containment actions, corrective plans, and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze quality data and use insights to drive prioritization, performance reviews, and sustainable improvement.

Benefits

• DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package