Development Quality Engineer
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We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”
Joining the Marelli Electronics team means becoming a part of something bigger, a place where you can explore your potential, and pioneer innovation.
As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.
About the Position:
We are looking for a Development Quality Engineer to join the Electronics Development Quality team, reporting directly to the Development Quality Manager.
This position is based at our office in Corbetta (MI), Italy.
As the Development Quality Engineer at Marelli, you will be responsible for coordinating quality activities throughout lifecycle of the assigned development quality projects. In addition, the role participates and contributes to quality continuous improvement initiatives inside the organization.
Your Responsibilities will be:
- Contribute to the preparation of the technical dossier, focusing on the Quality section.
- Act as the Quality Functional Project Leader within the Core Project Team, serving as an interface with Plant Quality, System/Software Quality, and Customer Quality for both development and maintenance projects.
- Communicate Customer quality requirements to the Core Project Team and ensure their fulfillment throughout project development.
- Confirm the application of Lessons Learned and Design Guidelines during project Design Reviews.
- Verify compliance with Key Quality Deliverables and related Key Control Items at each Gate Review.
- Monitor major Quality risks during project development, escalating critical issues as necessary.
- Manage communication of APQP documentation to the Customer.
- Ensure execution of the Part Production Approval Process (PPAP).
- Lead resolution of critical Customer Quality issues up to SOP, promoting the implementation of Root Cause Analysis methodologies, identification and capture of Lessons Learned, and proposals for Process/Product improvements within the project team.
- Encourage the project team to apply robust risk management and issue resolution methodologies (FMEA, Kaizen, FTA, Lessons Learned tools, Six Sigma toolset).
- Foster team adherence to Quality Management System requirements and support periodic audits.
- Participate in workgroups to promote and improve quality processes.
- Support, monitor, and report on organization-wide and cross-functional activities (e.g., Lessons Learned Database, FMEA Guidelines/standards improvement, Quality System assets).
What Qualifications you will bring:
- At least 3 years of experience in a technical role within quality, manufacturing, or production environments
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical or electronic components and assemblies
- Understanding of basic engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience with measurement instruments and quality control tools
- Experience with root cause analysis techniques and quality improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and automotive standards (e.g. IATF 16949)
- Familiarity with APQP and PPAP processes
- Practical knowledge of lesson learned and continuous improvement tools (e.g., Kaizen)
- Experience with risk management methodologies (e.g., FMEA, FTA)
- Ability to lead root cause analysis (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
- Experience in a proactive role within cross functional teams
- Fluent written and spoken English
Other skills that we would welcome:
- APIS tool for FMEA
- Six Sigma methodologies
- Auditing experience (internal/external, supplier)
- Additional spoken languages
Expectations from you in this position:
- Available for short Business trips to support project needs
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
What does this position offer you:
- Fast-paced yet supportive and high-performing international team with an inspiring ambition to transform the future of mobility.
- Support in onboarding and further training that will set you up with Marelli's speed.
- A hybrid work model, helping you to achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful co-creation time in the office.
Take the next step:
Together, we will drive the world towards a safer, greener, and better-connected future.
Are you ready to make your mark, shape the future of the automotive industry, and drive the growth of the Electronics business?
Talk to us! To apply, submit your application via Marelli Website or LinkedIn.
About Us:
Marelli is one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, with a strong and established track record in innovation and manufacturing excellence. Our goal is to change the future of mobility by working with our customers and partners to create a safer, greener, and more connected world.
Our team supplies all major automotive manufacturers in Asia, Europe, and North and South America and the top racing teams in motorsport world championships. Our technology is purpose-driven and meticulously designed to deliver tangible value that truly matters to our customers.
Our business areas are automotive lighting and sensing, thermal solutions, electronics, green technology solutions, interior experience, propulsion solutions (e-powertrain and powertrain), ride dynamics, motorsport, and aftermarket business.
Within the walls of Marelli, we believe in enabling people to do their best work. Our cultural attributes - Drive Results, Accountable, Entrepreneurial, Inclusive, Innovative, and Aware - are the cornerstones of a new Marelli culture. Be part of it!
At Marelli, we believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are committed to nurturing talent in our diverse environment, and we take pride in our various employee resource groups, such as Marelli Women, Brains & Hearts Wellbeing, All Cultures, and Marelli's Rainbow. We believe these groups foster creativity and innovation through the unique perspectives of a multicultural community.