Quality Process Control Specialist

Essentra; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

27 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Volunteer day off

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Essentra is seeking a Quality Process Control Specialist for its Cambiago, Italy facility. You will monitor production processes, perform in-process quality controls, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement to reduce defects and complaints.

You will work with Production, Maintenance and Customer Service to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. Key responsibilities include audits, process control plan maintenance, CAPA implementation, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in QA/QC or process quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with process monitoring and quality improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes and related quality controls.
• Familiarity with SPC and process capability analysis.
• Ability to analyze technical drawings, specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and quality standards.
• Perform in-process inspections on plastic injection molding operations.
• Analyze production data and quality indicators to identify trends and deviations.
• Apply SPC methodologies to monitor process capability and stability.
• Investigate quality issues and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate with Production and Manufacturing teams to implement CAPAs and updates to control plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/related field

Job description

The Quality Process Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring the consistent quality of the company products throughout the manufacturing process at the Essentra Components facility in Cambiago, Italy. The role focuses on monitoring production processes, conducting in-process quality controls, analyzing process performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and customer complaints. The position works closely with Production, Maintenance, and Customer Service teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards.

Typical Accountabilities:

• Monitor and control manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with product specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements
• Perform regular process audits and in-process inspections on plastic injection molding operations
• Analyze production data and quality indicators to identify trends, process deviations, and opportunities for improvement
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to monitor process capability and stability
• Investigate quality issues, non-conformities, scrap generation, and customer complaints using structured problem-solving techniques
• Lead or support root cause analysis activities using tools such as 8D, Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, and Pareto Analysis
• Collaborate with Production and Manufacturing teams to implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Maintain and update process control plans, inspection instructions, and quality documentation
• Support validation and qualification activities related to new molds, materials, products, or process changesEnsure compliance with Quality Management System requirements and applicable standards
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing defects, improving process capability, and increasing production efficiency
• Assist in internal audits and support external customer or certification audits, collaborating with the Quality Manager
• Prepare quality reports and performance metrics for management review
• In collaboration with the Quality Manager and the Production Manager might conduct internal training on quality standards and process control practices

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Reduction of internal defects and scrap rate
• Reduction of customer complaints and returns
• Timely closure of corrective and preventive actions
• Compliance with quality audit requirements
• Reduction of non-conformities and process deviations

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Materials Science, Quality Management, or a related technical field
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Process Quality within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with process monitoring and quality improvement projects
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes and related quality controls
• Familiarity with dimensional inspections, measurement systems, and testing methodologies
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability analysis
• Ability to analyze technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Team-oriented approach and ability to collaborate across functions

What we offer:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional day of annual leave for birthday
• Paid day off for volunteering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program

Essentra is a global market leader in plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal components. We have a history of over 65 years, producing essential components across a huge range of industries and applications.

Making it easier for our customers is our top priority. That's why we operate internationally in 29 countries across 4 continents. With every order, we offer a hassle-free experience through our 14 manufacturing facilities, 34 distribution centres and 40 sales and service locations.

The BMP site in Milan is a manufacturing and distribution facility and a key part of Essentra. The location encompasses a high volume, product mix manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environment. Health, safety and environmental sustainability are a core values that align to our business objectives.

We have over 45,000 standard parts and one of the world's most extensive product offerings, all available for immediate dispatch and fast delivery.

Our product range features caps and plugs, wire and cable management, flange protection, knobs, handles and grips, access hardware, PCB and electronics hardware

Our Vision is to be "The world's leading responsible hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components"