Project Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

Welcome to RIMOWA, the first German Maison of the LVMH Group. We are a global lifestyle brand with a mission to create the essential tools for a lifetime of travel. For more than 125 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to develop unique products where function coexists with luxury, heritage with innovation, and craftsmanship with design. At RIMOWA we believe that great ambitions demand resilient companions. It’s why our tools are created with longevity in mind. Because the most meaningful journeys last more than a trip, they last a lifetime. Please join us to discover your own.

Your responsibility will be to establish and uphold quality control measures during the phase between project initiation and the start of production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to guarantee that the product design, materials, and manufacturing processes align with our quality standards. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful transition from concept to production.

We are currently looking for a Project Quality Engineer (m/f/d) for our Head Office in Cologne. The Project Quality Engineer oversees the quality management processes for our projects, ensuring that all products and services meet the required standards and specifications.

Job responsibilities

YOUR TASKS:

Quality Planning & Homologation:

• Take ownership of product quality from design through production
• Responsible for the homologation of materials, components, and products throughout the development process
• Create and maintain project-specific quality homologation plans
• Establish quality standards, guidelines, and procedures, including specification of assemblies
• Ensure products meet all regulatory and customer requirements
• Lead and review product risk analysis on a regular basis
• Monitor project activities to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Identify, document, and report quality issues and defects
• Track project milestones to ensure quality deliverables are met on time
• Report on quality status at key project milestones and ensure any issues are resolved promptly

Engineering Change & Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Tracking of change projects and tracking of measures
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address quality issues.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence
• Ensure smooth transfer to production and transfer responsibility to quality assurance

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Provide training and guidance on quality standards and best practices
• Facilitate quality meetings and reviews

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive quality records and documentation
• Prepare and present quality reports and performance metrics to team lead

Profile

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial Technology, or a related field. Master's degree is advantageous
• At least 4-5 years of practical work experience in a quality management environment
• Fluent English and German language skills (must have)
• Proven experience in quality assurance or quality control roles within the manufacturing or consumer goods industry, with specific experience in the luggage or luxury industry being a plus
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems and product development processes
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify potential quality issues and recommend effective solutions during the early stages of product development
• Familiarity with quality control tools and methodologies such as Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners during the project phase
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities with a strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in documentation and report writing to maintain comprehensive quality records and facilitate effective decision-making during the project phase

Additional information

OUR BENEFITS:

• 30 days paid vacation per year
• RIMOWA Essential Cabin suitcase as a gift after the probationary period
• Corporate benefits and 30% discount on the RIMOWA assortment
• Company pension scheme with a high employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits
• Great canteen with freshly cooked and affordable food
• Urban Sports Club membership, public transportation ticket & job bike (partly subsidized)
• International environment and development opportunities within LVMH

BECOME PART OF RIMOWA:

Please send us your complete application documents including your salary expectations with details of earliest possible starting date.

We look forward to receiving your application!