About the Company
Coficab is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and sales of automotive cables and wires. With a strong international presence and a commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, Coficab plays a vital role in the automotive supply chain, serving major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide. Coficab Egypt, currently under construction as one of the company's strategic manufacturing hubs, is set to contribute significantly to the group's global operations. Located in the heart of the MENA region, Coficab Egypt will support both regional and international markets through advanced production capabilities, strict safety and quality standards, and a skilled workforce dedicated to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Quality Manager to lead and oversee all Quality Department activities within the plant. This role is responsible for Quality System Management, process control, product assurance, customer satisfaction, metrology, audit coordination, and continuous improvement.
The Quality Manager will ensure compliance with corporate and customer quality standards while representing both customer expectations and management requirements on-site.
Key Responsibilities
Quality System Management
- Oversee the control and maintenance of quality standards, policies, procedures, and documentation in alignment with the Quality & Environment Manual.
- Ensure document reviews and revisions comply with OEM standards, corporate QMS requirements, and customer specifications.
- Maintain system coherence and regulatory compliance.
Raw Materials, In-Process & Final Product Control
- Supervise incoming inspection of raw materials and conformity checks of semi-finished and finished products.
- Ensure compliance with control plans, approved inspection methods, and procedures.
- Monitor supplier performance and manage incoming nonconformities.
Process Parameters Monitoring
- Oversee process parameter control in line with defined cable specifications and production instructions.
- Review and approve process parameter deviation requests.
- Ensure process stability and product consistency.
Product Quality Assurance
- Ensure strict adherence to control plans, measurement methods, and inspection instructions at all production stages.
- Manage acceptance/rejection decisions and oversee rework processes.
- Approve product deviation requests in line with procedures.
Customer Claims & Satisfaction Management
- Lead customer claims management, ensuring timely issuance of 3D and 8D reports with root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
- Monitor implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
- Support customer audits, visits, and problem-solving workshops.
- Track customer evaluations and drive related improvement initiatives.
Audit Management
- Coordinate and monitor internal and external audits.
- Ensure timely closure of audit findings.
- Measure corrective action effectiveness to maintain process and system compliance.
Budget & KPI Management
- Prepare and manage the annual Quality budget and strategic plans.
- Define, monitor, and communicate Quality KPIs aligned with group targets.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and operational excellence.
Authority & Team Leadership
- Stop production in case of non-conformity and take appropriate corrective decisions.
- Act as PSCR representative.
- Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing Quality team.
- Ensure compliance with Quality and EHS systems, corporate values, and code of conduct.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- 7-10 years of experience in Quality Management within a manufacturing in cables and/or automotive industries nis a must.
- Mandatory experience with VDA standards and IATF Quality Management System requirements.
- SAP expert is a plus
- Strong knowledge of QMS, OEM standards, customer requirements, and audit management.
- Proven experience in customer claims handling (8D methodology).
- Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.
