Lead Production Quality Engineer - Assembly

Come Innovate Motion with us

The Lead Production Quality Engineer represents the customer (internal and external) and ensures compliance with customer and internal specifications. The role owns quality performance within the assigned scope, leading key quality activities and driving problem-solving initiatives. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.

Your responsibilities will be to:

  • Own and drive product and process quality within the assigned production scope

  • Represent the customer on all quality matters, including communication, escalation, and complaint handling

  • Lead root cause analysis and ensure timely corrective actions to resolve and prevent issues (8D, 5Why, etc.)

  • Analyze quality data, identify trends/deviations, and implement improvement actions

  • Ensure compliance with Global Change Management and customer requirements

  • Approve new or changed parts for production, including PPAP and inspection results

  • Coordinate process and product audits and ensure audit readiness

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and cost of non-quality

  • Maintain and update quality documentation (Control Plan, PFMEA, Work Instructions, etc.)

  • Monitor key quality KPIs and implement poka-yoke and process improvements

  • Support daily production issue resolution and fast response activities

  • Act as manufacturing quality expert and provide guidance to technicians and inspectors

  • Organize and lead Quality resources within Assembly (Quality Engineers, Technicians, and Inspectors), including task allocation, delegation, and follow-up on execution

Our requirements:

  • VI or VII degree of professional qualification preferably, but not limited to, the field of Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering / Technology Faculty

  • Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in quality within manufacturing/automotive industry

  • Strong experience in problem-solving methodologies (8D, FTA, 5Why, Ishikawa, DOE)

  • Good knowledge of IATF 16949 and automotive quality standards

  • Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA and Control Plans

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to make independent decisions

  • Proven ability to lead topics, coordinate stakeholders, and work cross-functionally

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

  • Advanced MS Office skills

  • Proactive, structured, and highly responsible with strong ownership mindset

  • Team-oriented with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to learn

What we offer:

  • International and dynamic working environment

  • Regular professional development and trainings

  • Opportunity to grow within the company

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team


Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

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