Quality Engineer

We are looking for your talent! Join our team to work in a creative and multidisciplinary environment with professionals from the United States, Denmark, Hungary, among others.

Main Responsibility:

Lead and support quality system administration, product assurance, and continuous improvement activities by managing procedures, audits, and problem-solving processes, while guiding FQC/IPQC teams and ensuring compliance with customer, product, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality System Management

Create and maintain FQC work instructions, test procedures, and support the development of SOPs.

Write and update product test procedures and work instructions as required.

Conduct internal product and process audits (ISO, LPA, process audits) and support regional audit programs.

Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of PFMEA and Control Plans.

Promote the use of continuous improvement techniques such as Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke (Error Proofing), and MSA.

Leadership & Team Development

Manage direct reports, coordinate daily activities of FQC/IPQC technicians.

Lead and support the professional development of FQC/IPQC teams.

Oversee attendance/absence in HR systems (Workday, Tress).

Evaluate and develop skills and competencies of technicians and engineers.

Maintain calibration and preventive maintenance of measurement equipment under responsibility.

New Product Introduction & Development Support

Participate in cross-functional teams for new product introduction (NPI, NPD/NSD) or product changes to meet customer requirements.

Support quality aspects of new projects by developing quality procedures and manufacturing instructions.

Facilitate or participate in PFMEA sessions to identify high-risk designs and propose robust solutions.

Product Quality Assurance

Manage customer complaints (TFR, CAVs) and feedback related to product quality.

Provide feedback to operations and drive reduction of customer complaints, scrap, warranty claims, and quality-related costs.

Coordinate problem-solving with cross-functional teams, implementing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate root causes.

Issue problem reports for product quality concerns and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.

Support production quality by developing and updating work instructions and procedures.

Verify and implement engineering changes (ECNs).

Manage non-conforming machines, parts, or components.

Ensure use of processes to detect and prevent assembly quality issues.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve quality problems quickly without compromising quality and safety standards.

Track production performance after corrective actions to validate effectiveness.

Identify and update control methods (Control Plans, PFMEA) for assembly processes.

Integrated Management System Participation

Actively participate in understanding, compliance, and execution of the company's Integrated Management System processes.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related field).

3-5 years of experience in quality systems, product assurance, or manufacturing quality roles.

Experience in leading audits (ISO, LPA) and managing PFMEA and Control Plans.

Previous experience with customer quality management (complaints, TFRs, CAVs).

Background in NPI/NPD projects within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications & Skills:

Strong knowledge of quality management systems and tools (ISO standards, PFMEA, Control Plans, CAPA).

Skilled in continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, MSA).

Leadership and people management skills, with experience coaching and developing teams.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Effective communication with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP/quality management systems.

English intermediate-advanced level desirable.

What makes us different?

At Nilfisk, we know that great collaborators make a great company. We value teamwork, autonomy, effort, and the development of our employees.

We offer work in multicultural teams, work-life balance, benefits that exceed legal requirements, a diverse cultural environment, career development, and of course, unlimited coffee.

Superior benefits: Year-end bonus, Savings fund, Meal vouchers, Major medical expenses insurance, Life insurance, Vacation bonus, Employee Profit sharing, Annual Medical exam, dental & vision support.

You will receive attention and support from a team of experts in Human Resources who possess strong interpersonal and empathetic skills.

Interested?

If this could be your next career challenge, please apply already today. If you have questions before that you are welcome to contact Carla Medina.

What happens with your application?

We will look at your application and contact you for a phone interview if relevant. Hereafter, if there is a mutual match, we will invite you to an interview with the hiring manager and potentially a colleague.

The next interview will be on site with our local HR team, this will provide an opportunity for you, to see our site and your potential workplace, and get to know us and our culture.

Let's create a cleaner future together

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength - as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.

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