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.

Product Quality Engineer

Purpose of the Role

As a Product Quality Engineer, you will ensure product quality throughout development, customization, and relocation projects. You will be responsible for quality planning, product qualification, resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the quality representative in product development, customization, and relocation projects (e.g., support FMEAs).

• Define, release, and execute product- and project-related quality plans (e.g., qualification and validation plans).

• Coordinate and perform product and component approvals, including First Article Inspection (FAI), Initial Sample Inspection (ISI), and support product managers during First Lot Approval.

• Coordinate the resolution of customer complaints using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa).

• Support Quality Assurance in resolving non-conformities (NC reports) and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Manage deviations, waivers, and concessions, including risk evaluation and approval.

• Support and assess change requests from a quality perspective, including part and product qualification.

• Perform internal and external audits and support customer and certification audits.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and further development of product and manufacturing processes.

• Deliver and support quality-related training where required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product or project quality, advanced quality planning, and customer-facing quality roles.

• Experience in innovation, New Product Introduction (NPI), and/or relocation projects within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience in complaint management, non-conformance handling, and customer communication.

• Experience with product development, change management, and quality assurance processes.

• Experience working in international teams and matrix organizations.

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.