Quality System Engineer – Desay SV Spain (Linares, Jaén)
Location: Linares (Jaén) – On-site
Company: Desay SV Automotive
Department: QMD - Quality Management Department
Contract: Full-time / Permanent
About Desay SV Automotive
Desay SV is one of the world's leading automotive electronics companies, with over 20,000 employees, 8 R&D centers, and operations across China, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
We are now building our first manufacturing site in Spain, located in Linares (Jaén) — and we are expanding our local Digital & IT team.
This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact, high-growth project from the very beginning.
Position: Quality System Engineer
As part of the Quality Management Department, you will be responsible for ensuring that the company's management systems (especially those related to quality and automotive standards) operate correctly, stay updated, and continuously improve.
You will work closely with different departments in Spain and with international teams, including auditors, customers, suppliers, and system coordinators.
What You Will Do
Audit Management & System Review (30%)
* Lead the planning and execution of internal and external audits of the company's management system.
* Coordinate with auditors, departments, and system owners.
* Ensure all findings are properly documented, followed up, and closed on time.
* Support management reviews with data, reports, and improvement proposals.
System Maintenance & Continuous Improvement (20%)
* Maintain the company's integrated management system (quality, environment, safety, etc.).
* Ensure processes are updated, standardized, and aligned with IATF 16949 and other requirements.
* Identify improvement opportunities and drive optimization initiatives.
System Integration & New Implementations (30%)
* Lead the integration of multiple management systems into a unified structure.
* Support the creation and rollout of new systems for new facilities or new standards.
* Coordinate with system coordinators and cross‐functional teams to ensure smooth implementation.
Team Coordination & Issue Management (10%)
* Oversee the activities of the system coordinator team.
* Improve the way system-related issues are tracked, analyzed, and resolved.
* Ensure proper documentation and communication across departments.
Safety & Compliance (5%)
* Follow all safety rules and ensure compliance during system-related activities.
* Promote safe practices within the quality system processes.
Departmental Support (5%)
* Support additional tasks assigned by the Quality Management Department.
What We're Looking For
* Experience in quality systems, ideally within the automotive industry (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, etc.).
* Ability to analyze processes, identify gaps, and propose improvements.
* Strong skills in problem‐solving methodologies (5 Why, 8D) and audit preparation/response.
* Understanding of management system implementation, integration, and continuous improvement.
* Strong coordination and communication skills to work with multiple departments, auditors, customers, and suppliers.
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Management, or a related field.
* English required (daily communication); Spanish strongly preferred.
* Experience working in multinational or multicultural environments is a plus.
Why Join Desay SV Spain?
* Work on a strategic global project with long-term growth
* Be part of a new digital organization in Spain
* Continuous learning & development with access to global teams
* International exposure with colleagues in Europe, China, and Mexico
* Competitive salary and stable permanent contract
* Build your career in a company that values innovation, teamwork, and ownership
How to Apply
If you're excited about joining a global automotive leader and contributing to the digital foundation of our new plant in Spain, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply directly on LinkedIn