Quality Engineer

Coesia; Castel Maggiore; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

SASIB, part of Coesia, seeks a Quality Engineer to join the Quality team in Castel Maggiore, Italy. You will contribute to development, production, and continuous improvement of automatic packaging machines, ensuring high-quality standards across products and processes.

You will lead quality improvements, support risk assessments, and promote a culture of quality on the production floor while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Fluency in English and Italian is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–6 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in industrial automation.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with SAP ERP and BO/BI is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze quality KPIs (defect rates, rework, scrap, deviations) and drive improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis for non-conformities using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa.
• Support design reviews, FMEA, and risk assessments to minimize residual risks.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, R&D, and Supply Chain to ensure QMS compliance.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, procedures, and reports.
• Support internal audits and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Act as on-floor reference for quality issues and promote a quality culture.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

BO/BI

Job description

About the Company

SASIB is a leading organization headquartered in Castel Maggiore, Italy.

As a key player in the manufacturing of automatic machinery for the tobacco industry, we specialize in cigarette making and packing, filter tubes, and machines for other tobacco products (OTP).
Our business encompasses a wide range of new technologies and special product development, aimed at developing new machines to respond to the latest market demands for medium-speed production lines.
We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about SASIB and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.sasib.com.

SASIB is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Quality team, contributing to the development, production, and continuous improvement of our automatic packaging machines. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality standards across products and processes while supporting operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze internal quality KPIs (defect rates, rework, scrap, process deviations) and implement improvement actions to achieve production and quality targets;
• Lead root cause analysis for non-conformities using structured Problem Solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa) and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with relevant departments (Production, Engineering, R&;D, Supply Chain);
• Support product and process development activities, contributing to design reviews, FMEA, and risk assessments to minimize residual risks in new and existing machines;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure processes comply with internal Quality System standards and operational procedures;
• Develop, maintain, and update quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and reports;
• Support internal audits and participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance product reliability, manufacturability, and efficiency;
• Act as a point of reference for quality issues on the production floor, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant Engineering discipline;
• 5-6 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in companies in industrial automation;
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical drawing, production processes and mechanical machining in medium-high complexity contexts;
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent knowledge of the Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint;
• Experience with SAP ERP and BO/BI is a plus;
• Good knowledge of English and Italian, both written and spoken;
• Excellent relational and communication skills.

Our Offer

Compensation for this role includes a base salary starting from EUR 44.000, in line with experience. The actual offer may exceed this minimum based on the candidate's qualifications and fit for the role.

A range of additional benefits (e.g., insurances, etc.) is also available in accordance with Company policy.

The applicable collective agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role.