Quality Process Engineer

STIGA is a leading European manufacturer and distributor of lawnmowers and power garden equipment, with over 90 years of experience in the market.

We are consistently curious, conscious of trends, inspiring, and visionary – just like our customers.

We are looking for a Quality Process Engineer to join our Local Quality Department for a six months internship in our HQ located in Castelfranco Veneto!

ACCOUNTABILITY & OBJECTIVES

• Perform Quality Internal Audit;
• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001 : 2015;
• Management of customer claims;
• Promote Continuous Improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and support the execution of internal audits, issue audit reports, identify improvement opportunities, and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions;
• Ensure that quality documentation (procedures, work instructions, forms) is up-to-date and accessible via the intranet;
• Monitor changes in ISO standards and customer-specific requirements; update the QMS accordingly to ensure ongoing compliance;
• Draft, revise, and verify quality procedures and work instructions in collaboration with process owners;
• Analyse quality data and trends to detect root causes and identify areas for improvement;
• Support and participate in third-party audits and customer audits;
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with all departments to ensure quality requirements are understood and met;
• Support the Quality Team in enhancing process effectiveness and efficiency;
• Collaborate with the Quality Manager to define priorities and focus areas for quality improvement initiatives.

Skills & qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree (e.g. : Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering);
• A Master and / or any other further qualification related to Quality Management is appreciated (e.g. : qualified auditor, Six Sigma black or green belt...);
• University degree with specialization on Quality is highly appreciated;
• A previous internship experience in Quality Management is appreciated.

KNOWLEDGE

• A good knowledge of Quality Management is needed;
• A good knowledge of Quality Systems is required (ISO 9001);
• Knowledge of most important quality tools is appreciated (Statistical Process Control, FMEA, PPAP, Capability study, Control Plan);
• Knowledge of most diffused IT tools is needed.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in Italian
• A good knowledge of English is highly recommended

MINDSET AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Comfortable working in a complex, multinational environment;
• Proactive, assertive, and hands‑on approach;
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities;
• Team-oriented, with a collaborative mindset.

Reimbursement : €700 per month + free access to the company canteen

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Interested candidates must send their applications with authorization under GDPR (EU Reg. 679 / 2016). The recruitment process is open to candidates of all genders (D.lgs. 198 / 2006).