TKMS GmbH | Germany | 24xxx Kiel | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 01.06.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Quality Assurance Mechanical/ Lock Smithery (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 8,500 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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Responsibility for Quality Assurance Mechanical/Lock-Smithery at Kiel and Wismar locations, including the disciplinary leadership of all employees in this area Definition of the basic working of the group, ensuring personal development and promotion of employees and creating an effective and positive working environment Establishing transparency with regard to the quality situation and an open and effective error culture in cooperation with the areas of production lines to ensure proactive quality assurance Ensuring a quality-compliant acceptance of individual systems and equipment assemblies as well as their assembly through close cooperation with MFTs, master areas and AV as well as continuous monitoring of all production phases Ensuring continuous exchange with customer representatives: both internally and in operation with regard to customer requirements and their fulfillment and implementation of the transformation of quality control to quality assurance, in order to maintain customer satisfaction and further increase
Complete technical-nature studies or equivalent qualification as well as several years of professional experience in the field of equipment, in particular with fittings, valves and equipment assemblies, as well as their assembly Detectable leadership experience and ability to develop employees, combined with sovereign and positive radiation, high loadability, strong team and communication skills, and the willingness to participate in occasional missions Knowledge and multiannual practical experience in quality assurance and associated standards, preferably in the shipbuilding industry, as well as comprehensive understanding of quality and equipment processes Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing, safe occurrence in interdisciplinary cooperation, active interface management and solution-oriented working in interdisciplinary teams High level of self-responsibility, autonomy, flexibility and negotiation skills in complex situations and strong leadership, with the focus of employees' concerns as central motivation
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 annual leave and special leave under collective agreement 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 GmbH | |
| 24143 Kiel | ||
| Germany |
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