Quality Engineer

Manbau; Alicante; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Manbau is seeking a Quality Engineer for the automotive sector to lead quality activities for new product launches, from development through industrialization and series production. You will ensure adherence to customer requirements and drive continuous improvement across production processes.

The role collaborates with Production, Engineering and Logistics to resolve quality issues, monitor KPIs and support the supplier and OEM ecosystem. Fluent English is required, German welcome.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Two years of previous experience in a similar position within automotive industry.
• Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level).
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities for new product launches from development through industrialization and series production.
• Develop, supervise and control quality issues in customer environments.
• Participate in and manage escalated processes with customers.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Logistics to improve product quality.
• Prepare, monitor and report quality KPIs.

Skills

English (C1)

Education

Industrial/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Quality management systems

Job description

Quality Engineer – Automotive Industry

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Quality Engineer with experience in automotive industry to join our team and lead quality activities for new product launches, from development through industrialization and series production, ensuring that all stages of new program follow the required quality standards. The role will contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement of production processes, ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development, industrialization: Lead cubing preparation, internal reviews, action plans and closure of dimensional and quality maturity gaps.
• Supervise and control quality issues in customer.
• Participate in and manage escalated processes with customer.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Logistics to improve product quality.
• Prepare, monitor and report quality KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Engineering degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Two years at least of previous experience in a similar position within automotive industry.
• Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level).
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and quality management systems.

What will put you ahead

• Knowledge of German (B1 level or higher).
• Specific training in VDA 6.3 and automotive Core Tools.
• Knowledge of quality standards and tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA and SPC.
• Previous experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 customers.