QUALITY SPECIALIST (QPE) (M/F/D)

HELLA; Lazio; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Friendly team

Ergonomic workspace

Canteen & snacks

Motivational package

EV charging / transport support

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Quality Specialist (QPE) in Kaunas to ensure compliance across serial production and drive structured problem solving. You will lead investigations, coordinate containment and CAPAs, and monitor KPIs to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

We require a strong background in automotive quality, experience with audits (IATF 16949), and solid English communication. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork within an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Process Quality, or Automotive Quality.
• Strong understanding of automotive quality standards and methodologies.
• Experience with product/process audits and supporting customer/certification audits.
• Good understanding of drawings, specs, requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making; cross-functional collaboration.
• Good English language skills, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with customer, internal, legal, and CoP requirements throughout serial production.
• Drive structured problem-solving using PSCS, 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and other quality tools.
• Lead investigations of quality issues, identify root causes, coordinate containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
• Coordinate sorting activities and quality containment with production and external service providers.
• Monitor, evaluate, and analyze quality KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Plan and perform product audits and process audits to ensure standards and customer requirements.
• Support internal, customer, certification, and IATF 16949 audits, including preparation and closure of findings.
• Verify fulfillment of product requirements according to drawings, specifications, standards, and processes.

Skills

8D Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

5 Why Analysis

Ishikawa (Fishbone)

Control Plans

MSA

Cp/Cpk/Pp/Ppk

Statistical Data Analysis

Automotive Quality Standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality Management or related field

Job description

QUALITY SPECIALIST (QPE) (M/F/D)

Location Kaunas, Lithuania

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025.

YOUR TASKS

• Ensure compliance with customer, internal, legal, and Conformity of Production (CoP) requirements throughout serial production.
• Drive structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as PSCS, 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, and other quality tools.
• Lead investigations of quality issues, identify root causes, and coordinate containment, corrective, and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate sorting activities and quality containment actions within production and external service providers when required.
• Monitor, evaluate, and analyze quality performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities through data-driven decision making.
• Plan, perform, and follow up on product audits and process audits, ensuring compliance with defined standards and customer requirements.
• Support internal, customer, certification, and IATF 16949 audits, including preparation, execution, follow-up, and closure of audit findings.
• Verify fulfillment of product requirements according to engineering drawings, specifications, standards, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or another related technical field.
• Experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Process Quality, or Automotive Quality.
• Strong understanding of automotive quality standards and methodologies. Practical experience with: 8D Problem Solving; Root Cause Analysis (RCA); 5 Why Analysis; Ishikawa (Fishbone); Control Plans; MSA; Process Capability Studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk); Statistical Data Analysis - preferable.
• Experience conducting product audits, process audits, and supporting customer or certification audits.
• Good understanding of technical drawings, product specifications, engineering requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions, good communication skills. Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
• Good English language skills, both written and spoken.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Professional and personal development opportunities, career prospects in a rapidly growing international company;
• Professional and friendly team, great attention to internal communication;
• A modern, ergonomic work environment that meets the highest safety standards;
• Modernly equipped dining and relaxation areas, discount for fresh and healthy food in the company's canteen, 24/7 snacks station, fragrant coffee and tea
• Extensive motivational package (company events, sports activities, vaccinations, discounts offered by partners, friend recommendation bonus etc.);
• Free electric car charging station / partial compensation for public transport from Kaunas city (transport schedule is adjusted to administration & shift working hours).

Information regarding Base Salary

From 2700 to 2900 EUR (before withholding taxes) taking in consideration your current professional competence and work experience. Salary is reviewed at least once per year. Also, you will be entitled to the annual bonus, that depends on your results.

Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.