About the Role
We are seeking a Corporate Quality Engineer to support and drive quality excellence across our European operations. This role focuses on standardizing quality systems, deploying global quality initiatives, improving operational performance through data analysis, and providing direct support to site quality and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement
* Develop and standardize key quality processes across European sites.
* Deploy global quality initiatives, procedures, and best practices.
* Support sites in improving quality performance and resolving quality issues.
* Monitor process and product capability performance.
* Drive implementation of the Zero Defect roadmap across Europe.
* Develop and maintain quality databases and reporting systems.
* Deliver quality training programs and strengthen problem-solving capabilities within site teams.
* Analyze quality KPIs and provide recommendations for performance improvement.
* Support the development of a continuous improvement and operational excellence culture.
Auditing & Compliance
* Plan, conduct, and follow up on corporate quality audits across European sites.
* Support customer audits and ensure consistency of quality standards across locations.
* Audit suppliers, materials, and equipment providers to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
* Support compliance and certification activities, including ISO 9001, BRC, ISO 22000, AIB, and RecyClass standards.
Supplier Quality Management
* Partner with Central Purchasing to monitor supplier performance.
* Develop supplier scorecards and drive corrective action plans.
* Support qualification and approval of new suppliers, including audits and quality assessments.
What You'll Bring
Education & Experience
* University degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
* 3–5 years of experience in quality and/or operational management within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience implementing quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
Technical Expertise
* Knowledge of plastics and polymer materials, additives, and colorants.
* Experience with injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and recycling processes.
* Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
* Strong understanding of quality management systems and certification standards.
Skills & Competencies
* Results-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.
* Ability to influence and collaborate across multicultural teams.
* Fluent in English, additional European languages are an advantage.
Travel
This position requires frequent travel across Europe (approximately 50%) to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customer activities.