Quality Engineer

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Quality Engineer supports Production in daily bussines. The role ensures all product quality requirements are defined and executed for new and existing products, especially within series products but NPI, relocation projects, initial sample inspections can apply.

Main Roles and Activities

• Coordination and processing of customer complaints
• Coordination and processing of internal non‑conformities (NC reports)

• Definition and monitoring of quality plans (in‑process checks, initial sample inspections, traceability, Q‑evidence)
• P‑FMEA support
• Support for part and product change requests
• Execution of internal and external audits
• Execution of quality trainings
• Improvement of product processes
• Support during customer visits and audits

Key Experiences

• 3+ years in quality, complaint management, and customer interaction
• Experience with 8D, FMEA, Ishikawa, 5 Why, SPC, Fishbone, etc.

• Experience in audit management, complaint management, product development, and change management
• Ability to work in international and matrix organizations

Competencies

• Education or degree in quality engineering or quality expertise
• Solid technical background
• Very good knowledge of quality tools (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why, FMEA, SPC)• Strong listening and presentation skills
• Basic ISO and IATF knowledge
• Systematic, solution‑oriented working approach
• Good English communication skills

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.