Electrical Engineer - Quality (f/m/div.)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Aveiro; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work system

Health insurance

Medical office on site

Training opportunities & certificates

Career progression & development

Disability-friendly employer

Global collaboration opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Keenfinity seeks an Electrical Engineer for the quality area to lead quality initiatives in product development, define targets, and ensure quality gates are met. The role involves deriving preventive measures, collaborating across the lifecycle, and delivering data-driven QA results.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of electrical components experience, an engineering degree, and fluency in English, with ISO standards exposure and strong cross-functional teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (mandatory).
• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience with electrical components.
• Experience in agile processes and ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO27001).
• Able to collaborate across international teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality function in product development to define targets and ensure quality gates are met.
• Derive measures to improve preventive quality and implement them.
• Collaborate across the product lifecycle and track QA measures for maturities.
• Create methods and monthly reports to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Drive quality improvements and warranty cost reductions using 8D, Fishbone, 5 whys.
• Monitor warranty data and customer complaints for early quality issues.
• Develop quality targets aligned with business goals and manage supplier quality issues.

Skills

Fluent English

Cross-cultural teamwork

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Quality (f/m/div.)

Full-time

At KEENFINITY, we are a globally leading provider of innovative and professional security and communication solutions. With over 4,200 employees in over 50 countries worldwide, our ambition is clear: we offer more than just technology – we secure, connect, and amplify the moments that matter in life.

Next to our passion for technology we’re very passionate about our work environment. Based on values such as trust, appreciation, and accountability we all work together to shape the future – boldly, customer-focused and with a strong team spirit.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer for the quality area. If you have a background in electronic component development, experience in electronic component testing, and an interest in quality, this position may be for you!

Your contribution to something big:

• Lead quality function in product development to ensure quality improvement opportunities are identified, targets are properly defined and implemented, lessons learned are translated to projects during product development (“designed-in quality”) and ensure that requirements for quality gates are met.
• Derive measures to improve preventive quality of our products and contribute to their implementation.
• Collaborate with teams throughout the product lifecycle and track appropriate quality assurance measures to achieve required product maturities.
• Create methods and monthly reports to manage stakeholder expectations and foster data-driven communication in quality.
• Identify and drive quality improvement and warranty cost reduction initiatives by ensuring timely and methodological problem solving through techniques such as 8D, Fishbone, 5why, etc.
• Monitor and conduct analysis of warranty return & repair data, failure cost, and customer complaints for early detection of quality-related problems with a data driven approach.
• Develop quality improvement targets in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Manage Trade Good Supplier quality issues, new product launch and supplier development.
• Contribute to reduced Time-to-Market by improved execution of processes and avoidance of deviations in projects and products.

What distinguishes you:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (mandatory);
• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience with eletrical components
• Experience working for a global organization and in electronics or video/photo related industry
• Experienced in development processes, preferably in agile principles as well as ISO Standard (i.e. ISO 9001, ISO27001)
• Must demonstrate flexibility and act as a strong team-player across different international and multicultural stakeholders, with a distinctive sense of responsibility, customer orientation and a high level of social competence.
• Must be resilient in a changing business environment and have excellent communication skills.
• Must lead with confidence across different management levels and work cross-functionally.
• Must have a process-oriented way of thinking paired with a strong analytical approach.
• Must be fluent in spoken and written English.

Keenfinity benefits includes:

• Hybrid work system (2 days at the office)
• Health insurance and medical office on site (nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy and general clinic)
• Sports and health related activities (gym)
• Training opportunities (i.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications
• Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development
• Exchange with colleagues around the world
• Access to great discounts in partnerships and products
• All our positions are open to people with disability

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At Keenfinity we don’t just build innovative solutions — we shape a smarter, more connected world through technology.

We value different backgrounds, ideas, and experiences and we’re committed to growing, learning, and celebrating success as one team. Everyone is welcome here — we foster an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and encouraged to be their authentic self.

Keenfinity is an equal opportunity employer, offering equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer support, if needed. When everyone has a chance to contribute, we all do better.

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