NPD Quality Engineer: Drive New Product Quality & Launch

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 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.