Quality Engineer

Vertiv; Bologna; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Bologna, Italy is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive manufacturing process quality improvements and support the implementation of tools and methods for reliability.

You will coordinate quality projects, investigate issues, develop 8D and customer reports, and ensure PFMEAs and control plans are in place for new products. The role requires an engineering degree and 1–3 years of experience, with knowledge of Six Sigma and quality reporting.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Experience with quality tools (8D, Six Sigma) recommended.
• Strong ability to generate quality reporting and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support quality improvement projects across departments.
• Investigate reported quality issues and drive corrective actions.
• Develop 8D and customer reports for issues and communicate outcomes.
• Ensure PFMEAs, control plans and risk management for new products are in place.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.

Skills

Quality tools

8D reports

Six Sigma

Quality reporting

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Who are we?
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Job Description
Who are we?
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer - to join our dynamic team in Bologna, Italy!
About The Role
The quality Engineer will assist in driving manufacturing process quality improvements and providing direction and support for implementation and continued use of tools and methods utilized in the improvement of process and product reliability.
What You Will Be Doing -

• Coordinate and support multiple quality improvement projects across various departmental areas, driving short term and long term, sustainable corrective actions to address product and process issues.
• Investigate reported Quality Issues.
• Develop 8D and Customer reports on reported issues.
• Communicate internally and externally on outcomes of investigations.
• Track shipments of new products, Pareto and report issues and assist in assigning ownership to the problems.
• Support product transfer process and assist with product audit feedback and early field issue reporting.
• Present status updates on various quality initiatives to business management.
• Execute Quality Engineering responsibilities on new product releases, including tracking issues, and ensuring effective resolution.
• Ensure PFMEAs, control plans, and risk management plans are in place for new products.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions through problem solving process.
• Evaluate completed corrective actions and ensure effectiveness of actions.
• Other Duties as assigned

What Will Make You Successful –

• Tertiary qualification in an engineering field
• 1 – 3 years’ experience within the actual role
• Good knowledge of quality tools, 8D reports, Six Sigma
• Quality reporting

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

The anticipated salary range for this role in Bologna, Italy is between 32.000€ and 41.000€ gross per year (based on a full-time working week). Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.