The posting
About The Company
GROPYUS is a technology-based construction company focused on building multi-story residential buildings. Thanks to its prefabricated building system with a wide range of design options, automated offsite construction, and fully digitalized processes, the company is able to create resilient timber housing quickly and cost-effectively. GROPYUS is using scalable construction and manufacturing solutions to tap into a future market, strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity, and play a substantial role in improving sustainability. The company delivers its multi-family houses as a complete and turnkey solution. The combination of technology, construction, robotics, and manufacturing expertise means buildings can be created in a fully digitalized end-to-end process. The building system is based on versatile wall and slab elements, making it easier to optimize land use, customize plans, and build fast with both off-site construction and on-site assembly. This system is complemented by the Building Operating System–developed in-house.
About the role
We are looking for a Quality Manager to join our Quality Team in Richen.
The role includes:
- Responsibility for the Quality Management System (QMS) at the Richen site and its continuous development and improvement.
- Responsibility for the planning, implementation, and successful certification of the site according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001, including the coordination of all internal and external certification activities.
- Collaboration with external certification bodies, as well as the planning, execution, and follow-up of internal and external audits.
- Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
- Supporting functional departments in the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of processes and quality standards.
- Leading improvement projects using continuous improvement methodologies such as 5 Why, Ishikawa, 8D, Poka-Yoke, PDCA, and Six Sigma.
- Leading and facilitating Kaizen workshops.
- Preparing and facilitating FMEAs and control plans.
- Creating work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Analyzing quality KPIs and deriving and implementing appropriate improvement measures.
- Developing databases, dashboards, and statistical analyses.
- Promoting a sustainable quality culture and supporting the organization in its continuous improvement efforts.
About you
Minimum qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in Quality Management within a manufacturing environment
- Experience in establishing, implementing, or further developing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Experience planning and conducting internal and external audits
- Experience leading projects
- A strong hands-on mindset and an independent, structured way of working
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in the timber or construction industry
- Experience implementing and maintaining management systems according to ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
- Knowledge of Lean Management, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- ISO 9001 Auditor certification (Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor)
- Experience with statistical methods and quality tools such as SPC, MSA, and Process Capability Analysis.
What we offer
- An unlimited contract with 30 vacation days.
- Attractive perks and benefits: We offer a company pension scheme, language courses (English/German), and employee discounts with selected sustainable brands. Furthermore, our external partners in mental health support you in strengthening your mental health through anonymous private/group sessions.
- Virtual Shares Program: Participate in the success of GROPYUS through our Virtual Share Program.
- Ownership: You can truly make your mark with your work and contributions – on all our organizational levels. Find your solutions, drive and test them.
- The chance to be part of something big: Our mission is to rethink an entire industry. Join us in reinventing construction and fostering sustainable, affordable living.
- A diverse and enriching work environment: Become a valued member of a wonderfully diverse team of individuals from over 50 countries. At GROPYUS we value inclusion above all, ensuring that everyone feels they belong – no matter their background. In this way, our differences become strengths that help us grow as a team.
