Quality Engineer
Pubblicato il 08-09-2026 - Actalent in Milano
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support a major manufacturing transfer and launch initiative at a Tier 1 automotive facility that designs and manufactures structural automotive components and assemblies for leading OEMs. The plant specializes in metal stamping, roll forming, and robotic welding operations, and is undergoing a significant expansion as additional stamping equipment and part programs are transferred into the facility. In this highly visible role, you will serve as the primary quality resource for launch quality, PPAP ownership, engineering changes, customer approvals, and dimensional validation as new tooling and programs are integrated into production. Unlike a traditional production-focused quality role, this position is heavily centered on launch activities, customer submissions, and ensuring successful approval of new and transferred automotive programs.
Responsibilities
- Own complete PPAP submissions from initial planning through final customer approval for new and transferred automotive programs.
- Prepare, compile, and submit PPAP documentation through OEM and Tier 1 customer portals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with customer-specific requirements.
- Support manufacturing transfers, tooling moves, and launch readiness activities as new stamping equipment and part programs are introduced into the Milan facility.
- Develop and maintain key quality documents, including Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, Inspection Plans, and launch quality documentation.
- Support quality loops, trial builds, prototype activities, and launch validation efforts to confirm process capability and product conformity prior to full production.
- Coordinate customer notifications and communication related to program transfers, engineering changes, and launch activities, ensuring clear and timely updates.
- Perform dimensional reviews and analyze quality data and process trends to identify iss