Quality Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team in Portugal. The role bridges factories, R&D, purchasing and marketing to ensure product excellence throughout the lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Apply quality tools such as FMEA to new projects.
• Track and drive project maturity levels.
• Conduct process audits to maintain high standards.
• Identify quality risks and implement corrective actions.
• Support safe product launches within the assigned product group.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives for new and existing products.
• Report and monitor quality performance metrics, including error rates and costs.

Required profile

• Degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on quality management experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949 experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with APQP/Stage‑Gate processes.
• Additional quality training such as auditor certification or Six Sigma is desirable.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Required skills

• FMEA
• ISO 9001 (and optionally IATF 16949)
• APQP / Stage‑Gate methodology
• Six Sigma
• MS Office
• Google Workspace
• MS Project
• SAP