NPD Quality Engineer

K&K Selekt Human Resources Consulting; Rzeszów; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Medical services package

Life insurance

Lunch subsidy

Multisport

Work-life balance

Yearly bonus

Job summary

K&K Selekt Human Resources Consulting is partnering with a leading global manufacturer to hire an NPD Quality Engineer in Poland. You will oversee quality activities from concept to launch, ensuring internal standards and customer requirements are met across new product introductions.

The ideal candidate will drive APQP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA and SPC, coordinate supplier readiness, and contribute to ongoing improvements with strong analysis and communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in a technical field.
• 3+ years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 5-10 years total work experience, preferably in manufacturing/operations.
• Language: Communicative English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
• Understanding of FMEA, PDCA, MSA, 8D, SPC, Poka-yoke, etc.
• Ability to define and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning and risk management (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC) per IATF 16949.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities for NPD projects, PPAP submissions and audits.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Project Management to mitigate risks.
• Monitor product/process performance via capability studies and reliability testing.
• Develop and control project-specific quality documentation for internal/customer use.
• Support customer quality reviews and audits with evidence of compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement within NPD projects using lessons learned.
• Act as internal trainer and quality advisor on NPD products and processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Technical degree

Tools

FMEA

PDCA

MSA

SPC

8D problem solving

Poka-yoke

APQP

Control Plans

Job description

K&K Selekt Human Resources Consulting for 25 years, has been conducting HR consulting projects for global, renowned industrial and service companies as well as new investments.

Our partners develop their businesses thanks to well-matched management staff, managers, leaders, and experienced engineers.

Development, change, success, and satisfaction are the features that make companies and talents grow with us, in accordance with their needs and goals.

PROJECT: NPD Quality Engineer

Together with our Partner, the leading global manufacturer of engineered access solutions, we invite you to discuss the role of NPD Quality Engineer.

Aim Of The Role

The aim is to oversee and manage all quality activities related to new projects, ensuring that new products meet internal quality standards and customer requirements from concept through launch and stabilization after start of production.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of quality planning and risk management processes, including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC, in alignment with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities for NPD projects, including PPAP submissions, requalification processes, and supplier audits, ensuring readiness and compliance before product launch.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Project Management to identify and mitigate quality risks during the development and launch phases.
• Monitor and validate product and process performance through capability studies, reliability testing, and process validation to ensure readiness for serial production.
• Develop, maintain, and control project-specific quality documentation, including Control Plans, Inspection Standards, Lessons Learned, and reports for internal and customer use.
• Support customer quality reviews and audits during NPD projects, providing evidence of compliance and proactive management of quality risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within NPD projects, using data analysis and lessons learned to optimize product and process quality and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Act as an internal trainer and quality advisor within NPD, sharing best practices, promoting a "voice of the customer" approach, and ensuring team alignment on quality expectations.

Requirements

• Higher education degree in a technical field
• 3 or more years of Quality experience within a manufacturing environment
• 5 - 10 years of total working experience. Preferably within a Manufacturing/Operations environment.
• Language: Communicative English skills (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of quality management systems ISO 9001 / IATF 16949
• A clear and practical understanding of the quality standard requirements and the use of methodology such as FMEA, PDCA, MSA, 8D, SPC, Poka-yoke, etc.
• Ability to define and coordinate corrective and preventive action plans
• Excellent analytical skills with a strong ability to identify and resolve problems
• Strong communication skills.

Our Partner Offers

• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Positive working environment based on teamwork and unquestionable integrity and professionalism
• Wide package of medical services
• Life insurance
• Lunch subsidy, multisport, ZFŚS
• Work-life balance
• Yearly bonus.

We kindly inform that we will contact only the selected candidates.