Automotive Quality Engineer — CI & Audits

Umicore; Województwo opolskie; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore is seeking a Quality professional to monitor product and process quality, investigate nonconformities, and drive CAPA actions in a cross-functional setting. You will help maintain quality systems, support audits, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Requires 2–3 years in quality, knowledge of IATF 16949, strong analytical skills, and English proficiency. A Driving Licence is required, with a full-time on-site role in Poland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or related technical field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in a Quality Department, preferably automotive.
• Experience in quality assurance, product and process quality monitoring, and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and VDA 6.3 methodology.
• Experience in creating, maintaining, and updating system and process documentation.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action management.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Very good command of English (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Valid Category B driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product and process quality to ensure compliance with customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.
• Support investigations of internal nonconformities related to products, processes, and audits, including root cause analysis.
• Define, implement, and verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor, analyze, and report quality performance indicators.
• Coordinate product nonconformity tracking and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate quality decisions and product disposition based on customer and internal specifications.
• Support product release activities and ensure compliance with applicable quality requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and standards.
• Promote quality awareness and support initiatives aimed at strengthening the quality mindset across the organization.
• Ensure workflows, processes, and products comply with relevant safety requirements and standards.
• Support the preparation of documentation required for customer qualification and assessment audits.
• Support verification of corrective actions and assessment of their effectiveness following customer and internal audits.
• Conduct internal process and product audits to ensure compliance with customer requirements, Control Plans, and internal standards.
• Document audit results, monitor corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and support updates to quality-related documentation.
• Support product qualification activities, including preparation of customer-specific documentation.
• Coordinate customer sample schedules and shipments.
• Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence projects.
• Establish and improve internal processes and procedures.
• Maintain and update the Quality Documentation System and support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audits.
• Act as Process Owner for the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Participate in Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Energy Management Systems in line with assigned roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Umicore is seeking a Quality professional to monitor product and process quality, investigate nonconformities, and drive CAPA actions in a cross-functional setting. You will help maintain quality systems, support audits, and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

Requires 2–3 years in quality, knowledge of IATF 16949, strong analytical skills, and English proficiency. A Driving Licence is required, with a full-time on-site role in Poland.