Quality Engineer

Identis; Galliate; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Identis is expanding its quality engineering capabilities with a new incoming QC laboratory. The role focuses on setup, testing of mechanical components, electronic boards, and wiring harnesses, and on supplier quality management.

You will drive continuous improvement and collaborate with R&D, Industrialization, and Production to prevent defects. The ideal candidate brings 3–5+ years in quality roles within advanced manufacturing, and a strong command of quality standards and measurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years in Quality Engineering/Quality Control in advanced manufacturing.
• Experience with electronics, electromechanics or automotive quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage a new incoming QC laboratory with required equipment.
• Define QC plans for mechanical parts, PCB/PCBA, and wiring harnesses.
• Perform functional, visual, and dimensional tests to ensure specs.
• Lead supplier quality via NCRs and corrective/preventive actions; track KPIs.

Skills

Testing methodologies

Reading mechanical drawings

Root-cause analysis

Quality leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

QUALITY ENGINEER (Incoming & Lab Specialist)

Identis is a global leader in the design, development, and production of advanced technological systems for financial card and secure government ID card personalization.

Through innovative hardware, software, and service solutions, we support banking institutions, government organizations, and businesses worldwide, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, security, and precision.

Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and innovation-driven Quality Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, setup, and management of our brand-new incoming quality control laboratory.

The ideal candidate has a solid engineering background, advanced expertise in testing mechanical components, electronic boards, and wiring harnesses, as well as a strong focus on continuous improvement and supplier quality management.

Key Responsibilitie

1. Laboratory Setup and Management

• Coordinate the setup and commissioning of a state-of-the-art incoming quality control laboratory, selecting and deploying next-generation measurement and testing equipment.
• Define layouts, workflows, and Standard Operating Procedures for incoming material inspections.

2. Testing and Quality Control (Electronics, Wiring, and Mechanics)

• Define and update quality control plans for incoming parts (mechanical components, electronic boards, and complex wiring harnesses).
• Oversee and perform functional, visual, and dimensional tests on electronic assemblies (PCB/PCBA) and wiring harnesses, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and regulatory standards.
• Validate initial supplier samples (PPAP / First Article Inspection)

3.Supplier Quality and Non-Conformance Management

• Manage non-conformances identified on incoming parts by issuing NCRs and working directly with suppliers to implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor supplier quality performance using dedicated KPIs.

4.Continuous Improvement and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with R&D, Industrialization, and Production teams to prevent defects and optimize assembly and finish quality.
• Foster a culture of quality across the organization through targeted audits and statistical process data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronic, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial/Management) or equivalent technical background.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Control roles within advanced manufacturing environments (electronics, electromechanics, or automotive).

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in testing methodologies and equipment for electronic boards and wiring harnesses (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, functional test benches, inspection systems).
• Proficiency in reading mechanical technical drawings and using traditional and optical measuring instruments (CMM, calipers, micrometers).
• Familiarity with key quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001, IPC-A-610 for electronics, IPC/WHMA-A-620 for cable and wire harness assemblies).
• Proficiency with root-cause analysis tools (8D Reports, Ishikawa, 5 Whys).
• Good command of English (both written and spoken).

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership skills and strategic vision for developing new laboratory capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, precision, and a results-oriented mindset.

This position is open to applicants of any gender, in accordance with Italian legislative decrees no. 198/2006 and no. 215/2003.