Aero Alliance Process Quality Engineer

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The Aero Alliance Process Quality Engineer role supports repair and engineering processes for gas‑turbine engines, ensuring product quality throughout its lifecycle. The position is based on‑site in Italy and belongs to a company that provides aerospace repair services and works closely with internal and external testing benches to meet strict technical specifications. Day‑to‑day duties include creating and maintaining robust quality‑control procedures for engine repairs, overseeing final testing phases, and acting as the main contact for testing benches. The engineer will also manage customer quality interactions, handling escapes and Non‑Conformance Reports, and will monitor key quality KPIs and customer‑satisfaction metrics. Continuous improvement is expected through tools such as 5S, 8D, engineering studies and gauge‑R‑R, while root‑cause investigations and corrective‑action plans are driven by formal RCA methods. Process efficiency is supported by validation plans, detailed flow diagrams and risk mapping. The role requires a technical degree in engineering (or a high‑school diploma/GED with proven quality experience), proven experience in quality assurance, control, key‑account or customer‑facing quality roles, and a Six Sigma Green Belt. Candidates must communicate fluently in English and Italian, both written and spoken, and demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database applications) is also mandatory. Preferred experience includes prior work in aerospace or aviation quality engineering, design or manufacturing engineering, or the oil‑and‑gas sector. A customer‑focused mindset, ability to manage high‑pressure situations and handle NCRs, and experience coordinating testing activities and managing test‑bench interfaces are valued. Familiarity with audits, Quality Management Systems, regulatory requirements, Lean, 8D and advanced problem‑solving tools further strengthens a candidate's profile. The position offers a salary range of €42,800, €64,200 gross per year, eligibility for a variable bonus of up to 10 % of base salary, and benefits under the Metalworking collective bargaining agreement, including pension contributions. What the role asks for: - Technical degree in Engineering or related field - High‑school diploma/GED with proven quality experience - Proven experience in Quality Assurance or Control - Six Sigma Green Belt certification - Fluent English (written and spoken) - Fluent Italian (written and spoken) - Strong analytical and root‑cause analysis skills - Proficiency with MS Office applications - Nice‑to‑have: Aerospace or Aviation quality engineering experience - Nice‑to‑have: Experience with audits and QMS - Nice‑to‑have: Knowledge of Lean, 8D, Six Sigma methodologies - Nice‑to‑have: Hands‑on testing coordination experience