Quality Engineer

At Pepperl+Fuchs, we combine a strong commitment to innovation with a deep respect for the traditions that have shaped our success. From renewable energy and automotive production to water treatment plants and chemical systems, our advanced electronic sensors and automation components enable smooth and safe operations around the globe. 

We take pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, where employees feel connected and valued - much like a close-knit family. As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new team member for the following position:

 

 

Quality Engineer

 

 

Role Purpose:

The Quality Engineer will drive product and process quality by managing actual and potential product deviations, coordinating timely containment and corrective actions, and ensuring that quality issues are effectively resolved. Through structured problem-solving, risk assessment, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams, this position will help prevent recurrence, reduce rework and scrap, and maintain consistent product quality across manufacturing operations.

Beyond daily quality issue management, the role will conduct product and process audits, support new product introductions and production transfers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across production areas. By strengthening traceability, ensuring effective follow-up, and promoting quality awareness, you will contribute to the achievement of global Quality Management objectives and the company's commitment to customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare and report quality performance, key issues, and improvement progress during QM Shopfloor Management (SFM) meetings;
• Manage and coordinate actual and potential product deviations, including risk assessment, prioritization, containment, escalation, and follow-up of customer complaints;
• Lead structured problem-solving activities, facilitate cross-functional investigations, coordinate subject matter experts, and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented;
• Conduct product and production process audits to verify compliance with quality requirements, identify risks, and drive improvement opportunities;
• Review and support the release of new products and production transfers from other manufacturing locations, ensuring quality requirements and processes are adequately addressed;
• Drive quality improvement initiatives across production areas, focusing on defect prevention, product and process traceability, and reduction of rework and scrap,
• Coordinate quality-related delivery, production, and warehouse holds, as well as rework and scrap activities, ensuring appropriate decisions, documentation, and follow-up;

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality Assurance, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related major, with at least 2 years of direct experience in a quality-related role in electronics manufacturing industry;
• Business-fluent proficiency in the local language and good English communication skills;
• Good understanding of quality management principles, product and process quality control, deviation management, audits, and corrective/preventive actions;
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes for industrial sensors and process automation devices; knowledge of SMT processes and IPC standards or certification is an advantage;
• Practical experience with root-cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods; able to assess quality risks, coordinate investigations, and drive sustainable solutions;
• Having ability to work effectively across departments and coordinate cross-functional quality activities;
  

Are you excited about this opportunity? We can’t wait to get to know you! Submit your application online — we’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Pepperl+Fuchs actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of ethnicity, country of origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, skin color, physical or mental abilities, social background, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made based on these principles and in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

 

 

We kindly request that all applications be submitted exclusively via our online application form.