Quality System Engineer
Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance · Quality Control · Process Improvement
In short
We are seeking a Quality System Engineer for our Qingdao Marine site to ensure product and process quality. This role involves analyzing complaints, managing supplier performance, leading improvement initiatives, and conducting audits, requiring a technical education and at least 7 years of quality experience.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for quality complaint analysis from internal and external customers, identify root causes and take permanent corrective actions.
- Manage the supplier performance for assigned suppliers.
- Lead and drive key supplier’s continuous improvement.
- Lead the implementation of PPAP for NPI to improve 1st sample passing ratio.
- Participate/conduct customer/supplier audit.
- Participate/conduct finished products and components audit.
- Support to promote and manage continuous improvement projects/activities in quality area, in alignment with Alfa Laval quality strategy.
- Support line management in their quality accountability.
Requirements
- Relevant technical education (e.g., B.Sc./M.Sc. in Mechanical or Electrical field).
- At least 7 years of experience in quality function, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting in a multi-national company.
- Experience in managing supplier and customer claims, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Familiar with ISO standards and quality tools (e.g., QC 7 tools, 8D, FMEA, CP, APQP, PPAP), preferably familiar with 6 sigma.
- Ability to take the lead for assigned quality projects or complex quality issue improvements.
- Proactive and analytical mindset with a focus on risk prevention.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
- Fluent in English, both oral and written.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience and knowledge of project management.
- Experience and knowledge from marine/shipbuilding industry.
Benefits
- Opportunities for personal growth.
- Working in a dynamic, fast-growing company with a start-up culture.
- Opportunities to make a positive impact on colleagues, partners, customers, and society.
- Pioneering solutions for the future in energy, food, water, and shipping.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in recruitment processes.
- Background checks on final candidates.
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