Quality Engineer
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LocationRivarotta Udine, Italy
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentQuality
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Spend approximately 70% of working time in production areas
Provide operational quality oversight for an assigned plant while collaborating across the wider three-plant manufacturing organisation
Own timely detection, escalation and containment of internal product and process nonconformities; lead or coordinate root-cause investigations within the agreed quality governance model
Perform in-process visual and dimensional inspections of products, components and assemblies throughout manufacturing operations
Verify compliance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, work instructions, inspection criteria and control plans
Execute planned inspections on critical orders, products, projects or manufacturing processes and conduct risk-based shop-floor spot checks
Document findings clearly, communicate issues to the relevant functions and follow through on agreed actions and closure dates
Detect, record and report nonconformities; ensure timely identification, segregation and containment of affected materials and products
Lead or coordinate root-cause analysis for internal manufacturing issues, involving Production, Process Engineering and other specialists as needed
Support definition and implementation of corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness
Analyse recurring defects, scrap, rework, nonconformity and complaint data to identify trends, process weaknesses and improvement priorities
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of control plans, inspection methods, work instructions and quality standards
Participate in manufacturing-quality and continuous-improvement initiatives designed to reduce defects, variability and customer risk
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology or a related technical field
A relevant technical diploma combined with substantial applicable experience may be considered
Relevant experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Control, Manufacturing Quality or a production environment
Practical experience managing nonconformities, containment, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
Ability to communicate effectively in the local manufacturing environment
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications
Dimensional inspection techniques and use of appropriate measurement equipment
ISO 9001 quality-management principles, control plans and inspection procedures
Root-cause and corrective-action methods such as 5 Why, Ishikawa and structured problem solving
Basic statistical process control, quality metrics and trend analysis
Microsoft Office
Relevant quality/NCR reporting systems
Visible, hands-on shop-floor presence and sound judgement
Attention to detail combined with analytical, risk-based thinking
Constructive challenge, clear communication and effective cross-functional collaboration
Ownership, urgency and disciplined follow-through
Continuous-improvement mindset and focus on sustainable solutions
Industrial manufacturing experience
Working English
Skills
Microsoft Office
Quality/NCR reporting systems
About the role
Role Scope and Accountabilities
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Spend approximately 70% of working time in production areas, with the balance dedicated to analysis, reporting, investigations and corrective-action follow-up.
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Provide operational quality oversight for an assigned plant while collaborating across the wider three-plant manufacturing organisation.
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Operate primarily on a daytime schedule while recognising that manufacturing activity continues across shifts; prioritise risk-based coverage and effective handovers.
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Own timely detection, escalation and containment of internal product and process nonconformities; lead or coordinate root-cause investigations within the agreed quality governance model.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Perform in-process visual and dimensional inspections of products, components and assemblies throughout manufacturing operations.
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Verify compliance with engineering drawings, technical specifications, work instructions, inspection criteria and control plans.
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Execute planned inspections on critical orders, products, projects or manufacturing processes and conduct risk-based shop-floor spot checks.
•
Document findings clearly, communicate issues to the relevant functions and follow through on agreed actions and closure dates.
•
Detect, record and report nonconformities; ensure timely identification, segregation and containment of affected materials and products.
•
Lead or coordinate root-cause analysis for internal manufacturing issues, involving Production, Process Engineering and other specialists as needed.
•
Support definition and implementation of corrective and preventive actions and verify their effectiveness.
•
Analyse recurring defects, scrap, rework, nonconformity and complaint data to identify trends, process weaknesses and improvement priorities.
•
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of control plans, inspection methods, work instructions and quality standards.
•
Participate in manufacturing-quality and continuous-improvement initiatives designed to reduce defects, variability and customer risk.
Key Relationships
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Production Managers, Shift Leaders and shop-floor teams.
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Process Engineering and Industrial Engineering.
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Supplier Quality, Customer Quality and Quality Systems, where relevant.
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Maintenance, Lean and other support functions involved in corrective actions.
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology or a related technical field; a relevant technical diploma combined with substantial applicable experience may be considered.
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Relevant experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Control, Manufacturing Quality or a production environment; industrial manufacturing experience is preferred.
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Practical experience managing nonconformities, containment, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
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Working English is preferred; ability to communicate effectively in the local manufacturing environment is required.
Technical Competencies
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Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications.
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Dimensional inspection techniques and use of appropriate measurement equipment.
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ISO 9001 quality-management principles, control plans and inspection procedures.
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Root-cause and corrective-action methods such as 5 Why, Ishikawa and structured problem solving.
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Basic statistical process control, quality metrics and trend analysis.
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Microsoft Office and relevant quality/NCR reporting systems.
Behavioural Competencies
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Visible, hands-on shop-floor presence and sound judgement.
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Attention to detail combined with analytical, risk-based thinking.
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Constructive challenge, clear communication and effective cross-functional collaboration.
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Ownership, urgency and disciplined follow-through.
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Continuous-improvement mindset and focus on sustainable solutions.