Quality Engineer - Internal Quality

Umicore AG & Co. KG; Województwo opolskie; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Umicore Battery Materials in Poland is seeking a Quality Engineer - Internal Quality to monitor product and process quality and support CAPA initiatives. You will lead investigations into nonconformities and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.

The role requires 2–3 years in a Quality Department, preferably in automotive, along with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field.
• 2–3 years in a Quality Department, automotive experience preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 methodology.
• Experience in root cause analysis and CAPA management.
• Strong English skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product and process quality to meet customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate internal nonconformities and perform root cause analyses.
• Define, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Monitor quality performance indicators and report findings.
• Coordinate product nonconformity tracking, disposition, and audits.
• Support product release activities and maintain quality systems and standards.
• Assist in ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audits and documentation.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (Engineering/Quality Management/Chemistry)

Job description

Location: Nysa, PL

Quality Engineer - Internal Quality

Business Unit: Umicore Battery Materials

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Battery Materials Solutions

Umicore’s battery materials solutions are delivering the future of electric mobility. We improve safety, enable faster charging and boost the range and durability of batteries. But our innovation does not stop there.
We offer our customers industry leading battery recycling solutions for critical metals like cobalt, nickel, lithium and copper.
To deliver a circular and sustainable battery materials value chain, we cannot stand still. Solving complex mobility challenges demands ambitious thinking and continuous innovation. This is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in a Quality Department, preferably within the automotive industry.
  At least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in quality assurance, product and process quality monitoring, and problem-solving activities.
• 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.
• Ability to define objectives and effectively drive actions to achieve them.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Valid Category B driving licence.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?