Lead global quality excellence and shape the future of Fire Protection products.
Lead global quality excellence, drive strategic initiatives across our product portfolio, and inspire teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and customer-delighting solutions worldwide.
What You'll do
Define and drive the overall quality strategy for a diverse global business unit portfolio
Oversee all aspects of quality management – from product release and supplier qualification to continuous improvement initiatives
Proactively initiate preventive and corrective actions to enhance product, process, and operational performance
Lead, develop and inspire cross-regional quality teams and key suppliers across Europe, the US, and Asia
Collaborate closely with senior leadership, gaining exposure to multiple functional areas including Hilti´s top management
Build a strong internal and external network that supports long-term career growth and open doors for future leadership opportunities
Shape the quality culture within the organization and influence strategic decisions through data-driven insights
What You’ll Bring
Advanced academic background with a Master’s degree or higher, ideally in chemistry, chemical engineering, industrial/process engineering, material sciences, or a related field
A proven track record in Quality Management with state-of-the-art methodological know-how, ideally in product development, quality in manufacturing, and Supplier Quality Management
Sharp business acumen, enabling you to balance technical expertise with strategic decision-making
Strong leadership track record, including several years of managing international teams of 5+ people, with the ability to inspire, influence, and drive success in complex cross-functional matrix environments
Experience with industrial mass production, ideally in chemical—and also mechanical—production is advantageous
Strong interpersonal skills to perform successfully in a global matrix environment and demonstrated ability in stakeholder management
Fluency in spoken and written English (additional languages are a plus)
Willingness to regularly travel internationally, mainly in Europe and the US
What’s In It for You
We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we'll support you in shaping your individual career path.
In addition, we offer you innovative and personalized Benefits, such as
Internal mentoring program
In-house fitness area with training courses
Flexible working arrangements
Mobile working (up to 50% of the monthly working hours)
Sabbatical
DB JobTicket
Company pension scheme (employer-financed)
Subsidy for childcare
Summer holiday care for children
Two impactful days to make a difference in the environment and society
Further benefits:
Support in relocating and finding a flat
Tax advice
The mission of the Hilti Group is "Making Construction Better," based on a passionate and inclusive team, as well as an employee and performance-oriented corporate culture. Integrity, courage, teamwork, and commitment are essential for Hilti - both today and tomorrow. We are proud to say that we not only talk about our values but also live them every day.
Why Hilti
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
Commitment to Inclusion
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
During your job interview you will spend some time with us and get to know our company. Thus you will get a feeling for the job and our corporate culture.
Hilti stands for equal opportunities. We are looking forward to receiving applications from severely disabled persons and similarly disabled persons.
Contact: Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH I Miriam Fries I Human Resources
