Manage product quality excellence and operational performance
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring product quality excellence and enhancing operational performance within a complex manufacturing environment. As Product Quality Control Manager, you will lead a team of more than 30 professionals, ensure compliance with internal and external standards, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This is a significant opportunity to oversee the quality strategy of a global organization, promote customer confidence, and assist in the growth of a rapidly transforming business. Do you want to oversee and elevate quality performance while supporting NKT's journey toward a greener future?
Manage and refine high-performing quality control procedures
You will oversee the daily execution of quality operations, guarantee the effectiveness of product quality processes, and ensure alignment with internal standards and industry regulations. Working closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, you will integrate quality requirements into workflows and maintain audit readiness. Through effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration, you will elevate quality awareness and support strategic decision-making.
Your responsibility will be to:
* Lead and manage a team of 30+ quality professionals
* Ensure consistent execution of quality control processes and compliance with product standards
* Oversee and evaluate important product quality KPIs, prompting necessary improvements
* Support internal and external audits and FAT
* Participate in RCA processes for non-conforming products
You will report to the Director of Engineering, Design and Quality Control. This position is based on site in Esposende and includes travel expectations.
An inclusive leader dedicated to quality
You are a collaborative, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented leader who thrives in an environment committed to structured initiatives. You motivate teams, communicate clearly across functions, and remain effective when managing multiple priorities. You bring a structured mindset, value integrity, and inspire others to work toward shared goals. Your ability to create alignment and build trust will be essential in this role.
You also have:
* A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering (or a related field), including knowledge of Systems Engineering and Product Industrialization
* Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or quality control
* Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to engage and align diverse stakeholders
* Proficiency in quality control processes, compliance standards, and timely decision-making
* Comprehensive knowledge of audit/FAT processes and RCA methodologies
* Fluency in French
Elevate the standards of quality excellence
NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don't tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.
This role offers valuable opportunities for career development, collaboration with international teams, and the chance to grow your leadership skills in a global setting. You will join a company that values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while contributing to the green transition.
We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Sofia Miranda at Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
Be a Connector of the green tomorrow
About NKT
Offers a broad range of building wire, low- and medium-voltage power cable supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here, you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus.
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world.