director of quality development.

This is your opportunity to take on a strategically important role where you will lead the global quality development agenda across the VELUX Group. You will be part of a company where quality is a key priority, and where your expertise will directly contribute to the successful launch of innovative products and the continuous improvement of their global quality systems.

As Director of Quality Development, you will report directly to the Vice President of QHSE&E and be a member of the global QHSE&E leadership team. You will lead a team of Quality Risk Managers and Development Quality Engineers and play a central role in shaping and anchoring their quality development strategy across both VELUX Residential and VELUX.

your areas of responsibility

In this role, you will be responsible for defining, implementing, and anchoring methodologies and efficient processes that drive VELUX toward quality excellence. You will act as a key partner to project managers and cross-functional teams, ensuring robust implementation and fulfillment of product, component, and material requirements throughout the development lifecycle.

You will also co-own strategic initiatives such as the development of their stage gate model and contribute to the digitalization of quality processes, helping transform reactive inspections into proactive, data-driven quality assurance.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include:

- Leading the global Quality Development team and driving a culture of quality excellence
- Acting as an end-to-end quality assurance partner for projects, ensuring robust implementation of quality requirements
- Developing and anchoring methodologies that support successful product launches and reduce Cost of Poor Quality
- Supporting the advancement of their Six Sigma approach and promoting data-driven decision-making
- Collaborating closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, and IT to align quality strategies and processes
- Co-creating and implementing strategic initiatives such as the stage gate model and digital quality systems
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of their global quality framework and tools

The role will be based in Jutland, Denmark, and will require approximately 10% travel to collaborate with teams across their global organization.

what do you bring?

You are a structured and strategic thinker with a strong quality mindset and a passion for continuous improvement. Furthermore, you are a collaborative leader who thrives in a matrix organization and enjoys working with diverse stakeholders across functions and geographies.

With your excellent communication skills and ability to build trust, you are able to influence and align teams around a shared vision for quality. You are comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity, and you bring a proactive and solution-oriented approach to your work.

Additionally, we expect that you:

- Hold a relevant academic degree, preferably in engineering or a related technical field
- Bring several years of experience in quality development or quality assurance in a global manufacturing or product development environment
- Have experience leading teams and driving cross-functional collaboration
- Possess strong analytical skills and a data-driven mindset
- Are familiar with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies (certification is a plus)
- Have experience working with digital quality systems and tools
- Speak and write English at a professional level

shape the future of quality development

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of quality development at VELUX and make a lasting impact on their products, processes, and people. You will be part of a company that values empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and where your contributions will be recognized and supported.
VELUX believes in investing in people and providing the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. As the Director of Quality Development, you will help VELUX raise the bar for quality across their entire global organization.

about velux

For more than 80 years, the VELUX Group has created better indoor environments by bringing daylight and fresh air into homes and other buildings all over the world. The VELUX Group was founded in Denmark and is today an international company with a presence in 37 countries.

The VELUX Group's purpose is: To create well-being for people and the planet by transforming spaces using daylight and fresh air. It clarifies their intent and ambition to improve indoor environments. To ‘create well-being’, in the broadest sense, is why they exist. That means health to people, but it also means creating compelling and desirable indoor spaces where people can comfortably live, work and play. ‘People and planet’ honours their commitment to sustainability, and ‘daylight and fresh air’ captures the most important aspects of the value they deliver to their customers.

apply now

Apply for the position by clicking "apply now". We review the applications received and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. Randstad is responsible for the recruitment process on behalf of VELUX. We will process your application confidentially, and it will only be shared with your prior consent. If you have any further questions about the position, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Mille Maegaard-Fast on +45 92 92 08 53 or Consultant Emma Müller on +45 92 92 64 74.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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