Quality Engineer – Country Quality Metrology Professional

About the role

The Quality Engineer will ensure that all quality rules, standards and methods are applied throughout the product development lifecycle. This position is responsible for guaranteeing compliance with INPRO, INCHANGE, IATF16949 and other relevant norms, while safeguarding reliability, safety and ergonomic standards.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy and monitor quality rules and methods during development (INPRO, INCHANGE, IATF16949).
• Verify project deliverables against process requirements and reject non‑conforming items.
• Stop machines or halt projects when immediate risks are identified.
• Coordinate DFMEA and PFMEA activities and release key product/process characteristics.
• Maintain the project quality file and ensure PPAP and APQP documentation is complete.
• Interface with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues using structured corrective‑preventive actions (8D, CAPA).
• Conduct internal and external pre‑production audits and analyze prototype quality.
• Coach project teams on quality tools, facilitate design and project reviews, and support plant quality during ramp‑up.

Required profile

• Authority to stop production equipment in case of safety or quality risk.
• Active participation in safety training and compliance with safety regulations.
• Strong teamwork orientation and ability to work collaboratively across project teams.
• Experience in managing prototypes, pre‑series, and production control plans.

Required skills

• IATF16949
• INPRO / INCHANGE
• APQP and PPAP processes
• DFMEA and PFMEA
• 8D corrective‑action methodology
• Quality audit execution
• Key Product/Process Characteristics (KPC) and Key Control Characteristics (KCC) management