Quality Engineer

Exide Group; Spoleto; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Exide Technologies in Spoleto, Italy seeks a Quality Engineer to uphold and improve product and process quality across the plant.

You will monitor KPIs, manage non-conformities, drive root-cause analysis, and lead structured problem solving with 8D and PFMEA.

Collaborating with Production, Process Engineering and Maintenance, you will promote a strong quality culture and support audits and continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Previous experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably Automotive.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Familiarity with Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D).
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies and Lean Manufacturing.
• English level B1 or higher.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in cross-functional teams on the shop floor.

Mansioni

• Monitor quality performance of production lines and KPIs.
• Manage internal non-conformities and drive corrective actions.
• Lead problem-solving using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and RCA.
• Maintain quality documentation including control plans and inspections.
• Participate in PFMEA and support risk analyses.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits and support audits.
• Deliver quality training to operators and team leaders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce process variability.

Conoscenze

Quality engineering

APQP

PFMEA

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

LayeredProcess Audits (LPA)

Excel

ERP/MES data analysis

Strumenti

Minitab

MS Office

ERP/MES

Descrizione del lavoro

Exide Technologies is a leading provider of advanced energy storage solutions for the automotive and industrial markets. It designs, manufactures and markets current and next-generation battery technologies used in a wide range of applications and serves global markets with world-class battery technologies, technical expertise and value-added services under many well-known brands.

Exide is looking for a Quality Engineer reporting to the Supervisor Internal Quality Plant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving product and process quality standards through performance monitoring, non-conformity management, problem-solving coordination and operational support to production. The role will work closely with Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance and the Quality Team to identify, analyze and resolve quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

Main tasks:

• Monitor quality performance of production lines and analyze quality KPIs (scrap, defects, complaints, PPM, blocked material);
• Manage internalnon-conformities and ensure the effectiveness of corrective actions;
• Coordinate and lead structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa and Root Cause Analysis;
• Maintain and update quality documentation, including Control Plans, Work Instructions, Inspection Standards and Visual Aids;
• Participate in PFMEA activities and support risk analysis reviews and improvement actions;
• Conduct LayeredProcess Audits (LPA) and support internal, customer and certification audits;
• Deliver qualitytraining to operators and team leaders, promoting a strong quality culture across the plant;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and reduce process variability.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in Quality Engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably Automotive;
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality standards;
• Good knowledge of Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, 8D);
• Experience withstructured problem-solving methodologies and Lean Manufacturing principles;
• English level B1 or higher;
• Good command ofMicrosoft Office Suite, particularly Excel;
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and data analysis tools; Minitab knowledge is a plus;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• Proactive attitude, technical leadership and problem-solving mindset;
• Ability to workeffectively in cross-functional teams and in a shopfloor environment. xlwpduy

Exide offers: multinational company context, interesting salary package, company meals service and the opportunity to grow in an international environment.