Posted 3mo ago

Plant Quality Manager

@ Johnson Electric
Murten, /, Switzerland
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:lead quality, interface customer, improve systems
Requirements Summary:Engineering degree or equivalent; proven automotive/high-volume quality leadership; strong IATF/ISO knowledge; audits, QRQC, KPI-driven; English and French required (German is a plus).
Technical Tools Mentioned:APQP, PPAP, Quality Management System, ISO 16949, IATF 16949, QRQC
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Come Innovate Motion with Us

We are looking for an experienced and driven Quality Manager to lead our plant’s quality function and ensure excellence across products, processes, and customer interactions. In this role, you will safeguard full conformity to customer and internal standards, drive robust problem‑solving and continuous improvement, and act as the primary interface for all customer quality topics.

With strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a hands‑on approach, you will play a key role in strengthening our quality systems, advancing digitalization, and supporting our journey toward operational excellence in an international, fast‑moving environment.

Your responsibilities will be to:

  • Lead and develop the plant Quality organization, fostering ownership, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement

  • Act as the primary customer quality interface, ensuring professional communication and effective management of quality claims

  • Own and continuously improve quality systems and processes, including process control, capability monitoring, and audit readiness

  • Ensure robust process controls and effective quality execution across the shopfloor and supply chain

  • Drive performance through data, translating quality KPIs into actionable improvement initiatives

  • Lead APQP and PPAP for new products, ensuring seamless industrialization and SOP readiness

  • Champion structured problem solving and a strong, data-driven quality culture

  • Maintain and evolve the Quality Management System (ISO / IATF), including governance, compliance, and change management

  • Manage the Quality function budget and drive sustainable cost and performance improvements

Our requirements:

  • Engineering degree or equivalent experience, with solid leadership background in industrial Quality

  • Proven management experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments

  • Strong command of IATF 16949 / ISO standards and automotive quality methods

  • Experience leading audits, QRQC routines, and KPI-driven performance management

  • Fluent English and French (B2), German is a strong advantage, combined with a resilient, solution-oriented mindset and a strong interest in quality digitalization and automation                                                                                                                                          

What we offer:

  • A truly international and multicultural and fast-moving work environment, with opportunity to travel and gain international experience

  • A cutting-edge, fully automated production environment where innovation meets execution

  • The opportunity to further develop your professional skills in a diverse and engaging job

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team


Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.