engineer, quality division m/f

Position description

Job title

ENGINEER, QUALITY DIVISION M/F

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About The Position
As part of the continued growth of our Automotive division in Europe, we are looking for a Quality Engineer/Technician within the Central Quality team.

The purpose of this role is to assume key responsibilities within the Quality Management System, with a particular focus on coordinating and managing the IATF audit process for Central Automotive. The position will also play a vital role in strengthening collaboration between the plants and central functions, improving quality performance indicators, and contributing to enhanced customer service and customer satisfaction across the division.

What will your daily responsibilities be in this role?

• Lead the analysis, interpretation and follow‑up of Quality performance indicators to support continuous improvement across the division.
• Participate in internal and customer audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving robust readiness across involved teams.
• Support and oversee the plants in the preparation, execution and closure of 8D problem‑solving processes, ensuring effectiveness and cross‑site alignment.
• Assist the plants in the implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely closure and sustainable improvements.
• Promote and facilitate the sharing of best practices among plants to strengthen standardization and operational excellence.
• Contribute to the standardization and maintenance of quality procedures, ensuring consistency across the Automotive division.
• Manage central Quality documentation and prepare regular Quality reports for management and stakeholders.
• Represent the Central Quality function in cross‑functional projects, ensuring quality requirements are integrated from the outset.
• Support warranty case analysis at customer sites when required, ensuring quick and professional feedback loops.
• Collaborate with the teams involved in supplier‑related issues to support effective problem resolution.
• Coordinate and manage the IATF audit process for Central departments, ensuring readiness, compliance and continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related field).
• 2 to 5 years of experience in a Quality role within an industrial environment, preferably in the Automotive sector.
• Proven experience working in a Quality Department, ideally with exposure to OEM customer requirements and quality standards.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis and basic database handling.
• Strong orientation toward quality targets, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience managing customer Quality requirements, using Quality tools (8D, problem solving, control plans, PFMEA, etc.) and ensuring compliance with Industry standards.
• Familiarity with internal and customer audits.
• Experience participating in IATF audits

We offer

Benefits
We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied role in a modern and growing division within an international corporation. You can expect a highly collaborative working environment with reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, corporate wellbeing initiatives and several key benefits, including:

The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a large international company.

• A real insight into working in a dynamic environment.
• Employer-funded pension scheme.
• Health insurance offer on preferential terms.
• Annual salary review.
• Annual training plan.
• Free canteen.
• Two days of home office.

Position location

Job location

Spain, AZUQUECA (HEAD OFFICE)

Location

Azuqueca de Henares

Candidate criteria

Minimum Level Of Education Required
3- Bachelor

Minimum Level Of Experience Required
2-5 years

Languages

English (C1 - Advanced)