Director of Engineering Quality

Job Title: Director of Engineering Quality

Location: France, Paris

Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Semiconductor / Software / Systems Engineering
Experience Level: Director / Senior Leadership

As Director of Engineering Quality, you will drive strategic improvements across engineering processes, quality metrics, and controls. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on advancing quality standards throughout a fast-paced, high-tech organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the evolution and implementation of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS), empowering teams across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement of Standard Operating Procedures and support the development of Work Instructions.
• Define and implement robust Quality KPIs and control systems to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Organize and lead company-wide Quality Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support certification processes and participate in customer audits as needed.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate external audits to elevate quality performance.
• Deliver regular quality KPI reports and insights to senior management.
• Provide training, tools, and guidance on quality principles to engineering, applications engineering, and technical marketing teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in quality management within a software development (CI/CD) and/or semiconductor hardware environment.
• Familiarity with international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 26262, and others relevant to the automotive and semiconductor industries.
• Proven track record in building or scaling Quality Management Systems.
• Strong understanding of quality methodologies such as LEAN, 8D, and Ishikawa (Fishbone) diagrams.
• Confident engaging with key stakeholders to align quality strategy with overall business goals.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to R&D and field sites around the world.
• A passion for excellence and driving sustainable quality performance.

Education:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Applied Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science).
• Fluent in English and French.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to influence across teams and geographies.

Please get in touch with Christina McGuire to hear more!