About our client & their needs

• Our client is an established international player in the automotive manufacturing sector, operating production facilities in Romania and abroad. With a strong commitment to quality excellence, they work under the IATF 16949:2016 Quality Management System and a continuous improvement culture built around Lean Manufacturing, Zero Defect principles, and structured problem-solving.
• They are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer to take ownership of quality control and assurance systems across the plant — from incoming materials through to finished product release. The right person will be their primary quality interface with customers, will lead internal and external audits, and will drive root cause analysis and corrective actions on the ground.
• A key focus of this role is process risk management: the client needs someone who can validate PFMEAs at the point of manufacture (Gemba), support the deployment of Poka-Yoke systems, and coach operators and team leaders on prevention-vs-detection thinking. This is a hands-on, high-visibility position with direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction across two plant locations.
• Working Hours: 8 hours/day | Workplace: Turda (CJ), Romania

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Quality Management System (QMS) and internal audit schedules.
• Ensure quality guidelines are governed by customer requirements and IATF 16949:2016 standards.
• Comply with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 requirements.
• Participate in internal, external, customer, and supplier audits, acting as Lead Auditor where required.
• Participate in APQP programs and oversee PPAP preparation and documentation.
• Analyze production processes and establish appropriate inspection areas.
• Maintain the primary interface with customers regarding complaints, deviations, and special reports.
• Oversee Quality personnel across both plants to ensure compliance and final product release.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to analyze and improve supplier performance.
• Establish and monitor certification programs.
• Lead root cause analysis and manage 8D reports for quality-related issues.
• Engage in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Standard Work, Muda elimination, and Zero Defect workshops.
• Participate in Go & See activities to validate process flow vs. real operations, machine behavior, and tooling conditions.
• Support the installation of Poka-Yoke systems, sensor upgrades, and alarm logic validation.
• Verify RPN reduction through process capability improvements and SPC implementation.
• Train and coach operators and team leaders on PFMEA risks and prevention-vs-detection thinking.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Quality, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years in quality engineering within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Systems: Strong knowledge of quality systems, inspection methods, and statistical analysis.

Preferred

• Experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing.
• Conversant in IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Proficiency in English;
• Knowledge of ERP systems and Lean Manufacturing tools.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical capability and structured use of quality data.
• Structured problem solving (8D, Root Cause Analysis).
• Technical competence in APQP/PPAP.
• Independent judgment and sound decision-making.