ABOUT THE ROLE
------------------

As Head of Quality Systems, you will lead and govern the Quality Management System (QMS) at our Trofa plant, ensuring full compliance with IATF 16949, OEM Customer‑Specific Requirements (CSR), and product‑conformity expectations throughout the lifecycle. Reporting to the Quality Director, you will combine strategic ownership with strong operational involvement, acting as a key reference for audits, standards, systems, and continuous improvement in a demanding automotive environment.

This role sits at the heart of systems, customer requirements, product conformity, and performance excellence.

THE CHALLENGES IN FRONT OF YOU:
-----------------------------------

+ Own and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with IATF 16949 and OEM CSR
+ Interpret, translate, and deploy CSR and OEM standards into robust internal processes, procedures, and audit‑ready evidence
+ Define and govern a risk‑based audit program, covering VDA 6.3, VDA 6.5, ESD, technical cleanliness, requalifications, and layout audits
+ Act as the main interface for certification and customer audits, ensuring effective closure of findings
+ Perform the PSCR (Product Safety & Conformity Representative) function, ensuring product compliance and structured handling of field data
+ Drive quality KPIs and Cost of Non‑Quality (CNQ) reporting to support fact‑based decision‑making
+ Lead continuous‑improvement follow‑up through Plant Obeya, progress tracking, and disciplined execution (A3, 8D, PDCA)
+ Act as Key User for SAP QM and CAQ systems (preferably BabtecQ), ensuring data integrity, traceability, and CSR alignment
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
-------------------------------

You bring authority through expertise, combining systems thinking, customer focus, and execution discipline. To succeed in this role, you bring:

• Solid experience in the automotive industry, ideally within systems or customer quality
• Strong mastery of IATF 16949, VDA 6.3 / VDA 6.5, VDA 19, and ISO 14644
• Hands‑on experience with OEM CSR (e.g. VW Group, Stellantis, BMW, Renault, or similar)
• Experience in internal and external audits (VDA 6.3 auditor qualification is a plus)
• Working knowledge of SAP QM and/or CAQ systems (BabtecQ preferred)
• A structured, analytical, and assertive profile, with strong cross‑functional communication skills

WHY JOIN PREH?
------------------

• Take ownership of systems quality in a complex, high‑impact automotive environment
• Play a central role between standards, customers, and operations
• Be part of an international organization focused on engineering excellence and continuous improvement
• Access ongoing professional development and a competitive compensation package

CONTACT
-----------

Paula Soares,

Preh Portugal, Lda

R. Moinhos da Lagoa, 600,

4785-567 Trofa