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Quality Engineer Jobs in Birzebbugia, Malta at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Title: Quality Engineer
Company: Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Location: Birzebbugia, Malta
We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Quality Engineer to join our Quality Department.
Responsibilities
•Manage customer complaints through structured problem-solving, supporting cross-functional teams in the timely implementation, closure, and reporting of corrective actions via 8D methodology.
•Maintain QMS documentation by ensuring updated records are accurately uploaded and controlled.
•Use laboratory equipment to investigate nonconformities, including customer-returned samples.
•Review tool approval results and communicate outcomes to the relevant Business Unit.
•Perform metrological confirmation of equipment in accordance with schedules and procedures.
•Review and approve inspection plans and measurement strategies.
•Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities as required.
•Review quotation requests to ensure quality requirements, specifications, and customer expectations are understood and addressed.
•Identify product safety and special characteristics from drawings and ensure correct deployment within the organization.
•Support new project implementation and lead Quality-related activities.
•Monitor departmental KPIs and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives where required.
•Promote customer focus and quality awareness throughout the organization.
•Support the selection and implementation of preventive and corrective actions.
•Exercise authority to stop production or shipment, where necessary, to address quality concerns.
•Escalate customer complaints and audit nonconformities to relevant management to prevent further production or shipment of nonconforming products.
•Ensure QMS compliance with IATF 16949, Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs), and applicable updates.
•Verify process effectiveness through internal audits and ensure intended outputs are achieved.
•Report QMS performance and improvement opportunities to management.
•Maintain QMS integrity during planned and implemented changes.
•Plan and conduct system, process, product, and second-party audits in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 19011 guidelines.
•Ensure timely closure of audit findings and implementation of corrective actions.
•Drive system improvements based on audit results and performance data.
•Review the effectiveness of the audit programme and recommend improvements where required.
•Monitor implementation of IATF 16949 requirements across all departments.
•Ensure compliance with Environment, Health & Safety requirements and promote safety awareness.
•Participate in risk assessment and risk reduction activities.
•Utilize customer portals (e.g., CAQ, Process Director) to support customer and quality requirements.
•Interpret customer requirements, including technical cleanliness standards, and coordinate implementation with relevant functions.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Hons.) or equivalent.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
•Good understanding of statistics and problem-solving methodologies, preferably supported by Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
•Good knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs), core tools, process approach, and risk-based thinking.
•Understanding of audit planning, execution, reporting, and closure of findings.
•Technical understanding of manufacturing processes, product requirements, and applicable testing methods.
•Ability to operate inspection and testing equipment to verify product conformity, as applicable.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
•Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
•Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and build positive relationships with internal and external customers.
•Detail-oriented, analytical, practical, and proactive in approach.
