Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Overview

Supports quality assurance activities within manufacturing, focusing on real-time defect prevention and problem resolution.

Your Main Tasks

Customer Interface & Quality Assurance

• Primary quality contact for customers
• Manage customer complaints using 8D methodology
• Ensure timely response and follow-up on customer claims
• Conduct customer audits and support visits
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements (CSR)

Internal Quality Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Analyze internal defects (scrap, rework, NCRs) and implement corrective actions
• Monitor KPIs: PPM, scrap rate, first pass yield
• Lead root cause analysis and systemic corrective actions
• Implement mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions

Project Leadership

• Lead quality-related projects (new product introduction – NPI, transfer projects, process changes)
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Supply Chain)
• Ensure APQP deployment (PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC)
• Manage risk analysis through PFMEA / DFMEA
• Ensure successful industrialization aligned with customer expectations

Process & Product Control

• Ensure implementation and maintenance of control plans and inspection standards
• Validate process capability (Cp / Cpk)
• Support audits (internal, external, customer)
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards

Your Ideal Background

Education: Master's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Experience: 2 years in a similar quality engineering position

Soft Skills:

• Strong customer communication skills
• Leadership and ability to manage cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving mindset
• Analytical thinking
• Proactivity and sense of ownership