Job Description
Quality Engineer (m/w/d)
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?
Who are we?
Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure.
We are one of three business areas within the Trelleborg Group and employ approximately 6,200 people worldwide.
As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier performance, product quality, and compliance with international standards. Your responsibilities will include qualifying and developing suppliers, conducting internal and external audits, and managing the integrated management system across ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, and ISO/TS 22163 frameworks. You will oversee supplier evaluations, initial sample approvals, and corrective actions while maintaining strong collaboration between purchasing, development, and quality departments.
In this role, you'll apply your technical expertise in mechanical or metalworking processes such as casting, forging, welding, and coating to drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. You'll monitor quality targets through metrics and dashboards, contribute to product development activities like FMEA and EMPB, and ensure all processes meet compliance and performance expectations. This is a dynamic role that requires strong analytical ability, a proactive mindset, and willingness to travel extensively to support suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities
- Qualification and further development of suppliers
- Supplier and process auditing
- Responsible for the implementation and scheduling of the necessary internal and external audits
- Management of the integrated management system including document management according to ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 / 50001, as well as ISO/TS 22163
- Responsible for maintaining the standard conformity of the system and its further development
- Initial sampling at suppliers and their approval / rejection
- Follow-up of complaints and corrective measures due to audits or other deviations
- Preparation of audit, visit and key figure reports
- Evaluating suppliers together with the purchasing department
- Interface between the purchasing and quality department and the supplier
- Efficient and effective use of quality techniques
- Support in the control of relevant quality targets and performance metrics; incl. management of a quality dashboard
- Participation in the product development process (e.g. FMEA, PLP, QPA, EMPB) in direct coordination with Purchasing and Development.
- Technical university degree or completed vocational training, several years of professional experience and qualifications in quality management
- Dealing with suppliers and customers
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering and/or metalworking
- Experience and knowledge of special processes (casting, forging, welding, coating)
- Ability to read drawings, good technical understanding of products and processes
- Fundamentals of business administration
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 / ISO 14001
- Knowledge of IAFT 16949 or ISO/TS 22163 is an advantage
- Knowledge and experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating audits and initial samples
- Willingness to travel extensively is a prerequisite
- A responsible and results-oriented task in an internationally active industrial company
- We provide an encouraging environment offering growth within the company while investing in your training/education
- Family and congenial working atmosphere with modern equipment
- Attractive competitive compensation package
- Generous annual leave