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Group Leader Quality Management

What's the role?

In this role you will guide a team of 10 people, overseeing quality management across our operational units. You will work on innovative projects while ensuring high-quality standards in daily operations. Moreover, you will drive the development and optimization of the quality management system at our production plant in Schaan.

This full-time position is available as soon as possible.

Who is Hilti?

For more than a decade, Hilti has been recognized by Great Place to Work as one of the best places to work. Founded in 1941 by the Hilti brothers, we have over 120 locations globally carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. We offer innovative solutions for the construction industry, emphasizing a passionate, inclusive team and a performance-driven culture. A substantial amount of our profit goes to the Hilti Foundation, promoting societal growth and sustainable impact.

What does the role involve?

Quality is a strategic priority at Hilti, and in this role, you will play a key part in driving excellence within our production environment. The role covers assistance and supervising of 10 quality engineers in their tasks to implement and ensure quality standards, as well as in process modeling and optimization. While collaborating closely with management and global stakeholders, you will translate their requirements into actionable tasks. Additionally, you will be entrusted with safeguarding operational quality KPIs, developing the plant’s quality management system, and overseeing
audits and third-party certifications.

93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people.

What do we offer?

Joining our headquarters in Schaan, Nendeln, or Buchs connects you with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect. Our employee groups actively support causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQIA+ community and offer leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis. We also provide opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally. Benefits at our headquarters include shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, free parking, fuel discounts, workation, sabbatical, meditation / relaxation rooms, Hilti tool rental service, massage possibilities and relocation support.

What you need is:

  • Technical degree (mechanical engineering, production engineering) preferably with quality management qualification and auditor training
  • Proven management expertise with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a global matrix environment
  • Strong stakeholder management including cooperative negotiation skills
  • Ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities and successfully convince partners to implement them
  • Excellent communication in English

Why should you apply?

You are a driven individual who is constantly seeking personal growth and development. In this role you will have the ability to apply strong customer orientation and problem-solving skills (e.g., Six Sigma) to drive results. Hilti provides opportunities to explore various functions and locations. Your first role with us is just the beginning of a journey and what we hope is a long-lasting career.


Does this sound like you? We look forward to your application! For further questions, please feel free to contact  Ferenc Lor , Head of Quality or Alexandra Ammann , Talent Acquisition Business Partner,  Alexandra.ammann@hilti.com .

*For non-EU / EFTA citizens: Please state your eligibility status to work in Switzerland / Liechtenstein and note that if you do not own a valid Swiss / Liechtenstein work permit, Hilti cannot guarantee your final employment due to authority regulations.

Learn more about us:  https://careers.hilti.group/en
Learn more about life at Hilti Headquarters:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeJPLBszc2A

Hilti is an equal opportunity employer.

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