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Senior Quality Engineer

4 days ago Milan, Italy

DESCRIPTION

Siamo alla ricerca di un/a Quality Engineer di talento da inserire nel nostro team dedicato alla Qualità, presso la sede di Peschiera Borromeo .

In questo ruolo strategico, supporterai il miglioramento continuo della supply chain e la conformità dei processi produttivi dei nostri fornitori, sia a livello nazionale che internazionale.

In questo ruolo, avrai un impatto nei seguenti modi:

  • Guidare il miglioramento continuo dei fornitori applicando strumenti come APQP , Six Sigma , analisi statistica e tecniche di problem-solving.
  • Eseguire audit di qualità presso i fornitori per garantire il rispetto degli standard tecnici e di sicurezza.
  • Collaborare con i fornitori per ottimizzare i processi produttivi e garantire la qualità del prodotto finito.
  • Sostenere il processo di selezione fornitori, contribuendo con valutazioni tecniche e qualitative.
  • Rafforzare le relazioni con fornitori, clienti e team interni, promuovendo una comunicazione efficace.
  • Applicare le conoscenze dei sistemi qualità per garantire componenti conformi alle esigenze del cliente.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Quality Engineer to join our team, supporting supplier quality and continuous improvement initiatives within our Power Generation business in Peschiera Borromeo (MI), Italy .

This is a dynamic, hands-on role that involves domestic and international travel to audit and assess supplier sites, ensuring excellence in product quality and process compliance.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Lead and support supplier quality improvement initiatives using industry best practices such as APQP , Six Sigma , and statistical quality tools.
  • Perform supplier audits to ensure compliance with engineering, quality, and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to optimize manufacturing processes and validate production capabilities.
  • Apply root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods to drive corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
  • Support the supplier selection process with quality input and risk assessments.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers, internal teams, and external customers to drive alignment and performance.
  • Contribute to the development of robust, zero-defect manufacturing processes and systems that meet customer and business expectations.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Istruzione/Esperienza:

  • Laurea in Ingegneria, Produzione Industriale o ambito tecnico/scientifico affine.
  • Esperienza consolidata in ruoli legati alla qualità, preferibilmente in ambienti manifatturieri o ingegneristici.
  • Conoscenza approfondita di metodologie qualità e strumenti di controllo statistico.
  • Familiarità con GD&T , standard ingegneristici e tecnologie produttive.
  • Ottime capacità di problem-solving, comunicazione e lavoro in team cross-funzionali.
  • Disponibilità a viaggiare (Italia/estero) per audit e assessment fornitori.
  • Conoscenza fluente di italiano e inglese (parlato e scritto).
  • Sarà considerato un plus un background nel settore Power Generation o Data Center .

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical/scientific field.
  • Proven experience in Quality Engineering , ideally in a manufacturing or power generation environment.
  • Solid knowledge of quality systems , statistical analysis, and problem-solving methodologies .
  • Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) , engineering standards, and production technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Fluent in English and Italian (both written and spoken).
  • Willingness to travel within Italy and internationally for supplier visits and audits.
  • Knowledge of data center or energy-related sectors is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

  • Significant experience in quality engineering or a similar role.
  • Preferably, experienced in a Manufacturing or Engineering role, ideally within the power generation industry or related to the data center market.
  • Proven track record of applying quality systems, statistical analysis, and problem-solving techniques in a manufacturing environment.

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2417419

Relocation Package No

Client-provided location(s): Milan, Italy
Job ID: Cummins-R-3772DB6275794C6FBED46113DB7439C5
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-08T16:17:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion