Quality Process Specialist

Allegion plc; Monsampolo del Tronto; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegion plc, through its CISA brand, is seeking a Quality Engineer in Italy (Marche) to drive product and process improvements that reduce failures and costs while increasing customer satisfaction. You will analyze data, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions across manufacturing operations, with emphasis on metrology and measurement methods.

Fluency in English and a technical background are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position in manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of ISO 9001
• Analytical skills
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• English fluent with conversation and writing
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• Six Sigma certification will be a plus

Responsibilities

• Decide on acceptability of products/processes to standards, specs, and quality requirements.
• Perform involved statistical analysis of product/process/component performance measurement and improvement.
• Initiate corrective action as appropriate and ensure timely closure.
• Ensure that testing procedures and equipment are in place to measure quality.
• Conduct audits to verify production processes and control plan adherence.
• Identify and validate rework processes.
• Implement quality improvement programs with direction from management.
• Interface with other functions to ensure quality requirements are included in planning and execution.
• Advise and coach quality technicians and teams in metrology methodologies.
• Develop procedures for measurement and assessment for new products.

Skills

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Six Sigma (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Safety is our priority. Established in 1926, CISA is the number one partner in the design and production of locking and access control systems for any kind of doors and entrances in any kind of environment (schools, homes, offices, hospitals, hotels...). CISA, a strategic brand of the Allegion group, leads the field in providing dedicated solutions to prevent unlawful access and ensure safe egress to everyone, even those with reduced mobility, in the event of danger or difficulty.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role has responsibility for driving product and process improvements resulting in lower product failures and associated costs and increased customer satisfaction in terms of quality perception.

• Makes decisions on acceptability of product/process/component/or materials by tracking and measuring conformance to standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Performs involved statistical analysis of product/process/component/or materials performance measurement, control, and improvement.
• Initiates corrective action as appropriate and ensures timely closure.
• Ensures that appropriate testing and procedures are in place as well as specifying test equipment required to accurately measure quality of product/process/component/or materials.
• Conducts audits to verify production processes and control plan adherence.
• Identify and validate rework process
• Responsible for implementing quality improvement programs with direction from management.
• Interfaces with company organizations to ensure that quality requirements are included in product/process/component/or materials planning as well as implementation.
• Advise and coach quality technicians, Supervisors and Team Leaders in the creation and deployment of metrology methodologies, and other measurement techniques.
• Develops procedures for product/process/component/or material measurement and assessment, particularly in preparation for new product, ensuring that quality processes are in place and meet customer requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications & requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electronical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position in manufacturing industry
• Used to multidisciplinary approach including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, Special Characteristic management
• Knowledge of ISO 9001
• Analytical skills
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Excellent communication and presentation skills both up and down the organization
• Ability to interact with people at all levels
• English Fluent with conversation and writing.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office package.
• Six Sigma certification will be a plus

Key competencies

• Strong leadership qualities including effective interpersonal, project management skills, strategic mind-set and ability to prioritize working activities.
• Persuasive written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong multi-tasking and organizational capabilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, motivated ‘can-do’ attitude, and results - oriented.
• Must be a flexible, decisive and proactive problem solver.
• Must be able to work well in high pressure, fast-paced environment and be proficient at conflict resolution.

For this role, we offer an annual gross salary (RAL) between €32.000 and €40.000, based on your qualifications, level of experience, technical skills, and scope of responsibilities, in accordance with the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanici).

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.