Energizing a new world with Exide Technologies
About us:
Exide Technologies ( is an internationally leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With more than 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition and driving a cleaner future. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centred on recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. With a team of 5,000 employees, we provide €1.6bn energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.
Exide Technologies' Automotive Division manufactures 12V batteries for all powertrain concepts, covering internal combustion over to full electrician and off-road vehicles. We offer lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for light and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, boats and more. We serve the OEMs and the Aftermarket with our and our customer's top brands.
About the job:
For our growing Automotive division in Azuqueca de Henares at the earliest possible date we are looking for a: Quality Engineer
Reporting to the Director Quality Automotive your mission will be: assume key responsibilities within the Quality Management System, with a particular focus on coordinating and managing the IATF audit process for Central Automotive. The position will also play a vital role in strengthening collaboration between the plants and central functions, improving quality performance indicators, and contributing to enhanced customer service and customer satisfaction across the division.
What will your daily responsibilities include in this role?
Lead the analysis, interpretation and follow-up of Quality performance indicators to support continuous improvement across the division.Participate in internal and customer audits, ensuring compliance with quality standards and driving robust readiness across involved teams.Support and oversee the plants in the preparation, execution and closure of 8D problem-solving processes, ensuring effectiveness and cross-site alignment.Assist the plants in the implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely closure and sustainable improvements.Promote and facilitate the sharing of best practices among plants to strengthen standardization and operational excellence.Contribute to the standardization and maintenance of quality procedures, ensuring consistency across the Automotive division. 2Manage central Quality documentation and prepare regular Quality reports for management and stakeholders. Represent the Central Quality function in cross-functional projects, ensuring quality requirements are integrated from the outset.Support warranty case analysis at customer sites when required, ensuring quick and professional feedback loops.Collaborate with the teams involved in supplier-related issues to support effective problem resolution.Coordinate and manage the IATF audit process for Central departments, ensuring readiness, compliance and continuous improvement.
What we ask for:Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related field).Master's degree desirable.2 to 5 years of experience in a Quality role within an industrial environment, preferably in the Automotive sector.Proven experience working in a Quality Department, ideally with exposure to OEM customer requirements and quality standards.Strong proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, data analysis and basic database handling. Strong orientation toward quality targets, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. Experience managing customer Quality requirements, using Quality tools (8D, problem solving, control plans, PFMEA, etc.) and ensuring compliance with industry standards.Familiarity with internal and customer audits, including documentation preparation and closure of findings.Experience participating in IATF audits or supporting audit readiness activities (internal, customer or certification bodies).Understanding of Quality Management System processes and documentation standards. Exposure to supplier quality topics and problem resolution is an advantage.Knowledge of warranty processes and customer-facing analysis is desirableLanguage skills: Fluent in English
What we offer:
We offer you a challenging, responsible and varied job in a modern, fast growing divison within an International Corporation. You can expect a highly collegial working environment with a reasonable scope for action and decision-making. You will benefit from exciting personal and professional development opportunities, additional corporate well-being initiatives, and several key benefits, including:
· The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large international corporation.· A real perspective of working in a dynamic environment.· Pension Plan financed by the employer.· Offer of medical insurance on preferential terms.· Free Canteen· 2 Home-office days per week.· Annual training plan.
Working with us means being engaged and agile. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to sustainability and diversity create an environment where you can grow your skills and your career.
Feel free to apply if you think you meet the criteria and are excited to join our project. Please submit your application along with an updated CV. A member of our Selection team will reach out to you. Best of luck!
Our energy: It's you! Together, we will be transforming the energy sector.
Exide is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.
Exide is committed to sustainability and value creation, respecting the planet's limits and fostering positive change for both the environment and people within the global energy storage system.
Exide Technologies – Energizing a new world