Interim Quality Engineer

Location: Plzeň, Czech Republic (On-site)
Contract: Interim (2–3 Months, with potential to extend)
Start Date: Immediate

We’re looking for an experienced Interim Quality Engineer to support a major automotive manufacturing programme during a critical project phase.

This is a hands-on role requiring a proactive quality professional who can work closely with Production, Engineering, Suppliers and Customers to resolve quality issues, support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and ensure successful programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage supplier quality and plant quality incidents, ensuring timely investigation, resolution and corrective actions.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and APQP activities through to successful production launch.
Lead structured Root Cause Analysis activities using methodologies including 8D, 5 Why and other problem-solving techniques.
Prepare, review and maintain quality documentation including PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and customer-specific quality requirements.
Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Suppliers and Customers to identify issues and drive quality improvements.
Support containment activities, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor quality performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvement actions to enhance manufacturing performance.
Provide customer-facing quality support throughout project delivery and product launch activities.
Support the implementation of robust quality processes to achieve successful production outcomes.

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Quality Engineer within an automotive manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge and practical experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA and GD&T.
Experience managing supplier quality issues and manufacturing plant quality incidents.
Strong problem-solving skills with experience using 8D, 5 Why and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Good understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems.
Experience working closely with production teams, suppliers and customers.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent in Czech or Slovak and English (written and spoken).
Available to start immediately.

Desirable

Experience supporting automotive customer programmes and OEM requirements.
Previous involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI), APQP launches or production ramp-up activities.
Experience working within fast-paced automotive manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of supplier development and continuous improvement methodologies.

Personal Attributes

Hands-on and results-driven approach.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Comfortable working under pressure and managing demanding project deadlines.
Excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across Production, Engineering, Suppliers and Customers.
Proactive approach with a focus on delivering measurable quality improvements.

If you’re an experienced automotive Quality Engineer available for an immediate interim assignment and enjoy working in fast-paced manufacturing environments, we’d love to hear from you.