Site Quality Manager

About Linxens

Linxens is a global leader in micro-connectors, module packaging, antennas & inlays, and secure ID solutions, with over 40 years of innovation. Headquartered in Paris, France, we operate R&D centers and production sites across Germany, France, Sweden, China, India, Singapore and Thailand.

Our solutions serve industries such as telecommunications, finance, transportation, hospitality, e‑government, healthcare, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Summary Of The Position

The Site Quality Manager implements the SCS quality strategy defined by the BU Quality Manager and in accordance with Group quality directives. May be required to release the production and delivery of medical devices as part of industrialization.

Main Missions

Quality Management System Policy (QMS)

• Implements systems and procedures ensuring the quality of products and services across all site processes and structures.
• Ensures that customer needs and specifications are taken into account.
• Defines, implements and maintains Quality System processes aligning with selected quality standards.
• Drives continuous improvement, reports QMS performance via Quality dashboard, proposes improvement axes.
• Ensures compliance of indicators on the shop floor through audits or other means.
• Promotes awareness of quality tools and methods (PCDA, 5S, 8D, 5M, audit, SPC, Six Sigma, LEAN).
• Implements corrective and preventive actions.
• Participates in Management Reviews, PAC, PEC and Process Reviews.

Audit

• Defines general program for internal and external audits.
• Implements tools enabling quality assurance certification (ISO, TS ...).

Communication

• Contributes to promoting the QMS policy, raising employee awareness of QMS operation and compliance.
• Trains teams in the use of quality methods and processes.

Legal Monitoring

• Controls compliance with and application of legal and regulatory obligations.

Release of medical devices

• Responsible for releasing production and delivery of medical devices at the Mantes‑la‑Jolie site during the industrialization phase.

Management and Project Management

Type of management

• Direct: 5–10
• Indirect: 10–20
• Functional: 5–10

Supervised Functions And Manager Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates team activity; conducts annual reviews.
• Ensures downward and upward communication within teams.
• Controls compliance with internal procedures and standards; takes necessary actions.
• Indirectly manages overall production.

Skills

Technical and functional skills

• Mastery of Quality tools – Six Sigma Black Belt level
• Knowledge of process industries, with data analysis (MES system, etc.)
• Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO/TS or VDA
• Proven managerial capabilities
• Knowledge in chemistry would be a plus
• ISO 13485 training

Behavioral Skills

• Leadership
• Autonomy
• Proactive mindset
• Ability to convince – excellent communication
• Strong ability to deliver results, including in cross‑functional work environments
• Strong customer and Operations orientation

Responsibilities

• Leads analysis and control of safety risks within scope; implements preventive actions.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures and instructions in force.
• Member of the Site Management Committee.
• Ensures product quality by limiting internal PPM and customer complaints.
• Ensures compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485 requirements.
• Authorized to stop production or delivery of non‑compliant products or to refuse validation of deliverables before APQP phase gate.
• Responsibilities particularly apply to medical devices in accordance with ISO 13485.

Performance Indicators

• Number of customer complaints
• Internal PPM
• Customer scoring
• Number of audits completed

Other

• Executive standby duty

Requirements

Education / Degrees

• Master’s degree (BAC +5) or engineering degree in quality

Experience

• Proven experience in operational Quality management of 5 to 10 years.
• Experience in a highly customer‑demanding industry is required.
• Experience in the medical device field (ISO 13485 certified company) would be a plus.

Languages

• French: Native
• English: Professional proficiency

Equal Opportunity Statement

LINXENS is an equal‑opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful or unethical discrimination. Moreover, as part of our CSR Vitality program, we have committed to recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental/physical disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.