Quality Manager for HVAC Projects (m/f/d)

Join our quality management team in Cologne as a key contributor

As a Quality Manager for Projects (m/f/d), you will work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards in an international environment. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact on the energy transition through high‑quality products and system solutions in the global high‑voltage cable industry.

Manage and optimize quality processes in high-voltage cable systems

In this role, you will take on responsibility of the Project Quality Management, managing the implementation of project requirements in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Your role will be to:

• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams, ensuring all necessary resources for project work are available.
• Develop and optimize quality-related processes and methods across all project phases, ensuring sustainable implementation.
• Identify and manage risks, develop solution strategies, and implement measures for continuous quality improvement.
• Plan and conduct quality assurance measures and audits, monitor their effectiveness, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and norms.
• Ensure transparent quality documentation, analysis, and reporting, creating reports and trend evaluations for management.

You will report to the Director, Head od QHSE Governance, and work closely with various teams. This position is based in Cologne.

Experienced professional with an interest in quality management

We are looking for a candidate with effective leadership skills and an interest in quality management. You should have:

• Completed technical studies or a comparable qualification with a focus on quality management, project management, or engineering.
• Several years of experience in quality management of complex projects.
• Profound knowledge in project and process management, especially in planning, controlling, and implementing quality processes across various project phases.
• Experience in working with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders, as well as managing resources for large projects
• Professional skills for identifying risks, developing solution strategies, and continually improving quality (including NCR management).

You also have:

• Professional handling of relevant standards and norms in quality management.
• Experience in conducting audits and quality assurance measures.
• Comprehensive communication and reporting skills.
• Fluent German and English skills.

Contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy initiatives

NKT is committed to promoting a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

You will have the opportunity to grow your skills in an international setting, be part of a collaborative team, and contribute to the energy transition.

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here! Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Kai Berger, Director, Head of QHSE Governance, Kai.Berger@nkt.com. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Dejan Zegarac, Global Talent Attraction Specialist, Dejan.Zegarac@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
At the factory in Cologne, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the ‘Energiewende’ and the global transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering centre at a state-of-the-art power cable factory.

At NKT, we are all Connectors. We connect to develop leading power cable technologies that enable the world’s transition to renewable energy - and we stay connected to grow as people and professionals. As a company, NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and plays a key role as the world moves towards clean energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling reliable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology, building the infrastructure from the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today.
NKT is headquartered in Denmark, operates from more than 30 locations worldwide, and employs 6,000 people globally. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com