TKMS GmbH | Germany | 24xxx Kiel | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 12.05.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Testing Quality Assurance Pipe Construction (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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Detection and application of applicable QS requirements from specifications, standards and documents, as well as technical management and implementation of quality and safety checks for the construction project Creation, ongoing updating and optimization of test sequence and deployment plans including resource, personnel and media planning as well as coordination with internal and external interfaces Ensuring occupational safety by instructing the persons involved in the tests, maintaining relevant databases (quality deviations, order control, SAP) and reporting of deviations and complaints in the respective systems Coordination and documentation of the test sequence, tracking of the test status of the pipeline systems, processing and tracking of the test results and communication of the status to all relevant interfaces Support of group leaders:in the development of QS processes, the identification of development needs, the creation and updating of risk assessments, operational and work instructions, and expert advice on special topics and error analyses
Complete vocational training in the field of plant mechanics or comparable qualification as well as several years of experience in plant mechanics, in particular in special plant and pipe construction, including well-founded knowledge of common manufacturing processes and their typical sources of problems Multiannual practice in quality assurance, demonstrable competence in project management (planning, control, appointment and budget controlling) as well as first experience in the professional management of teams Safe handling of MS Office, ideally SAP, and very good communication skills in German and English (word and writing), combined with intercultural competence and pleasure in customer contact Embossed quality orientation, accuracy, integrity and solution- and improvement-oriented thinking, coupled with high resilience, self-sufficiency and flexibility, even in case of plan deviations, service trips and shift and weekend work Strong team and conflict ability, empathic appearance and convincing, targeted communication to colleagues, superiors and customers:
For us it is self-evident to provide optimal framework conditions. These include: Welcomeday and onboarding program Attractive 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.
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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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