Quality Engineer (All gender)

Alfa Laval; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Basel seeks a hands-on Quality Engineer to bridge Quality Assurance and Quality Control on the shop floor, driving non-conformities and continuous improvements. You will be highly involved with production teams, audits, and quality documentation to ensure robust processes.

Fluency in English is mandatory, French is required, and German is advantageous. An engineering degree and 5+ years in industrial quality roles are expected, with ISO 9001 familiarity and ATEX/PED knowledge as

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• At least 5 years of experience in a quality-related role within an industrial environment.
• Experience dealing with customer claims, non-conformities, and customer-facing quality issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to be close to operations and production teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Good command of French.
• German would be a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of ATEX and PED regulations is a plus.
• Experience with rotating equipment is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 principles and quality management systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary interface between Quality Management and Quality Control, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Be present on the shop floor and work closely with operational teams on a daily basis.
• Support and back-up the management of non-conformities, corrective actions, and contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of customers' claims handling.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring a professional and solution-oriented approach to quality issues.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Prepare and manage quality documentation, including Quality Data Books (MDB), ITPs and certificates.
• Participate in quality inspections with Notified Bodies and provide quality support throughout project execution.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of quality tools and processes.
• Improve and develop Quality Control processes, practices and methodologies.
• Monitor the site's metrology program (calibration, inspection and measuring equipment send to laboratory).
• Participate in final inspections and support QC activities when required.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Root Cause Analysis

Audits

Documentation

Cross-functional Liaison

Shop Floor

ISO 9001

ATEX/PED

MS Office

English Fluency

French Proficiency

German Bonus

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Quality Management Systems

Job description

At Alfa Laval, every day brings opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues, customers, partners, and society. Together, we're developing innovative technologies that advance the industries shaping our world, from energy and food to water and shipping.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a hands-on, versatile, and customer-focused Quality Engineer who thrives in operational environments, enjoys working closely with people, and is eager to make a tangible impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

A Key Bridge Between Quality Management and Quality Control

About the job

This role is unique. Our QHSE department is composed of 3 pillars (HSE, QA and QC). You belong to the Quality Assurance Team .We are looking for someone who will act as the link between the Quality Assurance and the Quality Control team, ensuring strong collaboration, daily communication, and operational excellence.

You'll be highly visible on the shop floor, working side-by-side with teams, understanding challenges firsthand, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Especially during your first months, we expect you to be highly operational in order to develop a deep understanding of our products, processes, and people.

You will also serve as a valuable backup and support for the management of non-conformities and customer claims, helping ensure timely resolution and a positive customer experience.

What you’ll do

• You act as the primary interface between Quality Management and Quality Control, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Be present on the shop floor and work closely with operational teams on a daily basis.
• Support and serve as the back-up of the management of non-conformities, corrective actions, contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute of the development of the Customers claim driving
• Build strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring a professional and solution-oriented approach to quality issues.
• Conduct internal and external audits
• Prepare and manage quality documentation, including Quality Data Books (MDB), Inspection Test Plan (ITPs) and certificates.
• Participate in quality inspections with Notified Bodies and provide quality support throughout project execution.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of quality tools and processes.
• Improve and develop Quality Control processes, practices and methodologies.
• Monitor the site's metrology program (calibration, inspection and measuring equipment send to laboratory)
• Participate in final inspections and support QC activities when required.

Who You Are

You are a pragmatic problem-solver who enjoys balancing operational involvement with quality oversight. You are comfortable moving from the shop floor to customer discussions and from practical issues to process improvement.

You bring:

• An Engineering degree or equivalent technical background.
• At least 5 years of experience in a quality-related role within an industrial environment.
• Experience dealing with customer claims, non-conformities, and customer-facing quality issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to be close to operations and production teams.
• A proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Good command of French.
• German would be a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of ATEX and PED regulations is a plus.
• Experience with rotating equipment is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 principles and quality management systems desirable. Certification expertise is not essential, but a quality mindset and continuous improvement approach are important.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Why Join Alfa Laval?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and challenge. You'll be part of a collaborative team where no two days are the same, contributing directly to product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

If you're looking for a role that combines quality management, quality control, customer interaction, continuous improvement, and hands‑on operational involvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your curiosity, adaptability, and "can-do" attitude, and help us build the solutions of tomorrow.

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