Quality Process Engineer - Injection Molding

Essentra; Milano; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Discretionary annual bonus

27 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Birthday leave

Volunteer day off

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Descrizione del lavoro

Essentra is seeking a Quality Process Control Specialist to ensure consistent product quality throughout manufacturing at our Cambiago facility, near Milan. You will monitor processes, perform in-process inspections on injection molding, analyze quality data, and drive continuous improvements to reduce defects and customer complaints.

The role collaborates with Production, Maintenance, and Customer Service to meet specifications, maintain QMS standards, and support audits and CAPA activities.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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 changes.
• Ensure 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.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology

Materials Science

Quality Management

Related technical field

Strumenti

8D problem solving

Fishbone Diagram

5 Whys

Pareto Analysis

SPC

Descrizione del lavoro

Essentra is seeking a Quality Process Control Specialist to ensure consistent product quality throughout manufacturing at our Cambiago facility, near Milan. You will monitor processes, perform in-process inspections on injection molding, analyze quality data, and drive continuous improvements to reduce defects and customer complaints.

The role collaborates with Production, Maintenance, and Customer Service to meet specifications, maintain QMS standards, and support audits and CAPA activities.