Manager/Quality Manager

Linde Material Handling is a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse trucks and a provider of intralogistics solutions and services. As an innovation leader we deliver progressive products and tailored solutions which meet all individual requirements that an application or company may have. The Digital Hub is the place where new solutions are developed from idea to prototype and then incorporated into products. We combine methods such as design thinking and agile application development with cutting‐edge digital technologies. Invent digital applications from scratch The opportunity to participate in international projects and have a significant influence on company IT development. Opportunity to shape QA practices at scale within a SAFe environment. Extensive training in your area of responsibility. 60% of the workday in Home Office (Modern Office in Barcelona). Flexible hours and intensive Friday schedule. Seasonal fruit in the office. Private health insurance. As a QA Manager you will take on a multi‐faceted role that blends hands‐on testing, strategic leadership and people development. You will be instrumental in driving quality across our Agile Release Train (ART) while also acting as the dedicated QA for our Safety Analytics team and leading our QA chapter in Barcelona. Individual Contributor (Safety Analytics Team) – Act as the team's dedicated QA ensuring the reliability, performance and security of our flagship safety & energy features through test design, automation and validation. ART‐Level QA Strategy Leadership – Define and own the quality strategy for the ART in collaboration with the System Architect, setting standards, practices and tooling to raise quality across all teams. Chapter Lead (People Manager) – Lead and mentor the local QA team in Barcelona (4 direct reports) focusing on career development, training and building a strong community of practice. Hands‐on QA Act as the dedicated QA engineer within the Safety Analytics team. Design, automate and execute tests for safety & energy flagship features. Ensure product stability through exploratory, regression, performance and security testing. Collaborate with developers and product owners to embed quality into every step of the development cycle. Own defect management documentation and continuous improvement for your team's QA practices. ART‐Level QA Strategy Leadership Define and evolve the ART‐wide QA strategy in alignment with the System Architect. Drive test automation CI/CD integration and performance testing to increase delivery speed and reliability. Partner with Product Managers, Architects and Developers to ensure quality is considered from concept to release. Chapter Lead Responsibilities (Barcelona QA Team) Act as people manager for the local QA team (4 direct reports). Provide career development coaching and mentoring supporting growth paths for junior and mid‐level QAs. Lead recruitment, onboarding and training of new QA engineers. Foster a QA Community of Practice ensuring consistency of methods, tools and standards across teams. Conduct performance reviews and feedback sessions promoting a culture of quality and collaboration. Strategic QA Leadership experience defining and implementing QA strategies across multiple teams or ARTs. Hands‐On Testing expertise – strong background in functional, regression, performance and security testing. Test Automation & CI/CD proficiency with frameworks (e.g. Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium) and integration into CI/CD pipelines. People Leadership – skilled at mentoring, career coaching and building cohesive QA communities. Continuous Improvement mindset – passion for efficiency, innovation and building a quality‐first culture. Work Experience: 7/10 years in software QA with a mix of hands‐on testing and strategic leadership. Leadership: Previous experience as a QA Lead, Chapter Lead or Manager with direct reports. Agile / SAFe Experience: Practical knowledge of Agile environments; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field. Language: Fluent English and Spanish are required (working language). Quality Assurance, FDA Regulations, Food Industry, Food Safety Experience, ISO 9001, Quality Systems, Food Processing, Quality Control, Quality Management, QA / QC, Selenium, HACCP Employment Type: Full Time