About this opportunity
Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) is entering an exciting next phase of growth and industrial maturity - and Quality leadership is at the heart of it. As Head of Quality, you will be the end-to-end owner of quality performance across the entire product lifecycle (PLC), from strategy to execution. This is a leadership position built around system ownership, data-driven decision-making, and real business impact. You will build and lead a high-performing global Quality organization that acts as both a trusted partner and a confident challenger. If you are someone who drives clarity, accountability, and sustainable improvement in complex environments, this role was made for you.
EAS quality covers supplier quality, product quality (finished good) over the full lifecycle from development till phaseout and is a matrix organization to our quality units in our inhouse manufacturing sites. It contains also environmental and organizational health accountability in specific locations. Roles are based globally, mainly in Germany, Romania, Mexico, India and China.
What success looks like
Clear accountability across the PLC, measurable quality improvements, reduced firefighting, and a respected Quality organization acting as both partner and challenger.
Key responsibilities
- Own and continuously evolve the EAS Quality strategy across product lifecycle.
- Define and enforce clear roles, responsibilities, and decision rights across interfaces.
- Establish a future-ready AI-driven Quality management system based on data
- Lead strategic supplier quality and development initiatives.
- Drive alignment and effectiveness in customer claim management.
- Develop and lead a high-performing global Quality organization.
- Ensure compliance with applicable management system standards in a pragmatic manner.
Required experience and profile
- Master's degree in engineering or related technical field.
- Senior leadership experience in Quality, Operations, or similar end-to-end roles.
- Strong experience across product, supplier, and manufacturing quality.
- Ability to lead in complex, matrix organizations.
- Fact-based and data driven mindset with strong know-how in statistics and data analytics
- Resilient leader willing to challenge when quality is at risk.
- Fluency in business English, coupled with a willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis
Why join us
At Ericsson, you will be part of a global technology leader shaping the future of connectivity. You will have the space and mandate to make a real difference - not just within EAS, but across a worldwide organization that values bold thinking and continuous improvement. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice matters, your expertise is respected, and your development is taken seriously. This is a role with genuine strategic influence, the backing of a strong leadership team, and the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on how quality is done at scale.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Germany (DE) || Rosenheim
Req ID: 784524
Skills Required
- Master's degree in engineering or related technical field
- Senior leadership experience in Quality or Operations
- Strong experience across product, supplier, and manufacturing quality
- Ability to lead in complex, matrix organizations
- Fact-based, data-driven mindset with strong know-how in statistics
- Fluency in business English and willingness to travel internationally
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The U.S. 401(k) includes an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching (100% of the first 3% and 50% of the next 2%) with immediate vesting. An employee stock purchase plan and legacy pensions in some groups strengthen long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, and a dedicated volunteer day are offered. Time‑off allotments can increase with tenure and are complemented by hybrid work where roles allow.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health support are part of a comprehensive health and wellbeing offering. Wellness initiatives such as onsite gyms, fitness classes, and EAP access are available in certain locations.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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