Senior Quality Engineer / Quality Manager

SMOOTHH®; Petrikau; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Poland is seeking a Quality Manager to lead their quality team. The ideal candidate will develop and implement quality strategies, oversee production quality processes, and drive continuous improvement. Applicants should have a technical degree, experience in the automotive industry, and knowledge of quality standards like IATF 16949. This role offers a permanent contract, competitive salary, and bonuses.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Life insurance

Social benefits (holiday subsidies, Christmas bonuses)

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer in the automotive industry.
• Desire to step into a leadership role.
• Solid understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the plant’s quality strategy.
• Lead the Quality team.
• Oversee quality processes at every stage of production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze quality KPIs and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Quality tools knowledge (PPAP, 8D, FMEA)

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Technical university degree (Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred)

Job description

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer in the automotive industry ready to take the next step as a team leader? This is your chance!

Join us as a Quality Manager and take responsibility for managing and developing a small, dedicated team. You will be hands‑on on the shop floor, making operational decisions and directly impacting product quality.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement the plant’s quality strategy in line with industry standards and customer expectations
• Lead the Quality team – motivate, train, plan tasks, and evaluate performance
• Oversee quality processes at every stage of production – from incoming materials to finished products
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and quality projects
• Analyze quality KPIs, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Participate in internal and external audits, maintaining quality management systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001)
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Logistics teams on process changes and new projects
• Conduct root cause analyses and solve problems using 8D, 5WHY, Ishikawa, and FMEA
• Support supplier quality management and material inspections

What We Expect

• Technical university degree (Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred)
• Experience as a Quality Engineer in the automotive industry and desire to step into a leadership role
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (PPAP, 8D, FMEA, SPC, Pareto, Ishikawa, 5WHY)
• Solid understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards
• Good English for everyday communication
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Proactive, independent, and hands‑on approach on the shop floor

What We Offer

• Full-time employment with a permanent contract in a stable, growing company
• Attractive salary and performance‑based bonuses
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training
• Real impact on processes and products – you’ll be where production happens
• Seniority bonuses, long‑service awards, and social benefits (holiday subsidies, Christmas bonuses, team events)
• Life insurance and a friendly, supportive work environment

If you’re ready to grow your team and take production quality to the next level – apply today!

Project Manager

Anna Nawalaniec

E-mail: [e-mail]

SMOOTHH® by Human & Hunter Professional

Jesteśmy częścią Human & Hunter Sp. z o.o. (KRAZ: 6664), świadczącą usługi rekrutacyjne. W 2013 roku, wychodząc naprzeciw potrzebom biznesowym naszych klientów, rozszerzyliśmy zakres naszych usług o rekrutacje stałe, kontraktowanie kadry zarządzającej na poziomie C-level oraz doradztwo HR. Realizujemy projekty rekrutacyjne na stanowiska średniego i wyższego szczebla, w tym dla najwyższej kadry zarządzającej.