TKMS Wismar GmbH | Germany | 23xxx Wismar | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 18.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Quality Assurance Operation (m/f/d)
TKMS stands for outstanding engineering and innovative strength in overwater and underwater shipping. For over 185 years. As a strong partner to which NATO trusts, we build 70 percent of its submarine fleet and thus contribute to peace and security. Worldwide. Ready to work with the best and as part of a team of more than 9,700 colleagues? As a growing marine company, we offer future-proof development opportunities in an international, diverse high-tech environment. We develop strength. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Responsibility for Quality Assurance during the manufacturing and equipment process of submarines at Wismar site and monitoring of production with immediate reaction to deviations through appropriate measures Ensuring reliability and consistency of production by testing processes and continuous improvement of process quality along the entire value chain Assessment of customer requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction through continuous exchange with the customer side as well as providing proactive solutions based on collected and analyzed quality data Continuous review and update of current standards and guidelines as well as ensuring the implementation of all operational requirements of the valid QM systems Communication and coordination with external quality assurance officers for inspections on site
Completed technical or scientific training or Studies, ideally focusing on quality management, as well as several years of professional experience in QM/QS, preferably in the shipbuilding industry, and demonstrable leadership experience in a comparable position Knowledge and safe application of quality assurance methods and standards, in particular ISO 9001, and experience in the handling and design of relevant standards Performance orientation, resilience, strong team and communication skills, excellent knowledge of German and English as well as flexibility, implementation and change skills High level of self-responsibility, independent action and negotiation skills in complex situations, coupled with leadership, loyalty and joy in dealing with employees whose concerns serve as motivation readiness for occasional domestic and foreign trips
For us it is self-evident to provide optimal framework conditions. These include: Welcomeday and onboarding program Attractive extra-tariff compensation Flexible and family-friendly working hours through sliding time/lifetime account and home office control 30 days of year Excellent occupational pensions Exciting tasks on innovative products in a growing marine company Grant to the job ticket or Germany ticket Corporate fitness with nationwide partners Bike leasing Comprehensive additional services / attractive external offers Individual learning and development opportunities in presence and digital Comprehensive health management including prevention offers Close cooperation with executives and employees Collaborative cooperation and respect in dealing with each other – we have been offering this for over 185 years! We are pleased to receive online applications, specifying the salary presentation and the current notice period.
We value diversity
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity. .
Location
![]() | TKMS Wismar GmbH | |
| 23966 Wismar | ||
| Germany |
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