Quality Engineer

At Optotune, we develop innovative optical solutions that enable our customers to create the technologies of tomorrow. We are an international, technology-driven company where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do. To strengthen our team in Trnava, we are looking for a Quality Engineer who will help us maintain high quality standards and continuously improve our processes.

Tasks

• Responsibility for Input Quality (IQC), Input Production Quality (IPQC) and Output Quality (OQC) of assigned projects
• Blocking, releasing of nonconforming material in SAP and Blocked stock
• Creating and reviewing instructions and regulations on Input Material QC (IQC)
• Collaborating with Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) on material non-conformances
• Resolving customer complaints (RMA), report preparation and internal/external communication
• Continuous quality improvement in production
• Implementing changes and adjusting processes from a quality perspective
• Creation and approval of quality standards
• Conduct/participate in internal audits
• Participating in new projects
• Preparing documents and reporting to supervisor
• Training of operators in the field of quality
• Performing other tasks assigned by the supervisor, which are in accordance with the relevant legal regulations and in line with the employee’s job position and job description

Requirements

• Minimum secondary education, preferably in a technical or quality-related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of quality management principles and quality control processes
• Knowledge of relevant quality standards and methodologies, such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or similar
• Practical experience with quality tools and methods, such as FMEA, SPC, CAPA, 8D, Control Plans, and Root Cause Analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly communicate findings and solutions across different levels of the organization
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Benefits

• You become an employee of the company (not an agency)
• Work in a stable foreign company
• Work in a creative team with custom product development
• Opportunity for professional growth
• Financial compensation for loyalty + paid time off (depending on the number of years of employment)
• Annual salary review and annual bonus
• Meal allowance
• Pillar III pension savings
• Birth of a child - 100€ voucher + 1 day of paid time off
• Wedding - 1 day of paid time off
• First day at school with child - 1 day of paid time off
• Financial reward for regular blood donors
• Flexible working hours (office staff)
• Home office
• English language courses
• Company events (team building, summer events, Christmas party, etc.)
• Great place to work activities (free coffee/tea, various activities during the year, etc.)
• Gifts during the year (Midsummer, birthdays, Traditional Trnava Fair, St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, etc.)