Quality Engineer: Lead Continuous Improvement & QA Excellence

LIXIL; Albergaria-a-Velha; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Europe Portugal LE_0155-Grohe Portugal Componentes Sanitarios Lda. is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure excellence across the product lifecycle.

You will serve as a bridge between factories, R&D, purchasing, and marketing to bring world-class products to life. The role requires a degree in engineering, 5+ years of quality management experience, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001 with APQP/Stage Gate expertise; English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
• At least 5 years of practical quality management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949 experience a plus.
• APQP/Stage Gate Process expertise.
• Additional quality management training (auditor, Six Sigma) desirable.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply quality methods such as FMEA in projects.
• Track and drive project maturity levels.
• Conduct process audits to maintain top-tier standards.
• Identify quality risks and implement corrective measures.
• Support safe launch activities within your product group.
• Lead continuous improvement projects for both new and existing products.
• Report and monitor quality performance, including error rates and costs.

Skills

Quality management

FMEA

Process auditing

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

English communication

Education

Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office / Google Workspace

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Europe Portugal LE_0155-Grohe Portugal Componentes Sanitarios Lda. is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure excellence across the product lifecycle.

You will serve as a bridge between factories, R&D, purchasing, and marketing to bring world-class products to life. The role requires a degree in engineering, 5+ years of quality management experience, and strong knowledge of ISO 9001 with APQP/Stage Gate expertise; English fluency is essential.