Quality Engineer Location: Palazzo Pignano (CR) Working mode: Hybrid At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 110,000 employees. Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Our values guide how we work: We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together We Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation At our Palazzo Pignano plant in Italy, we focus on the production of high-quality components used in dialysis therapy, including bloodlines, tubing systems, and accessories. With a dedicated team of more than 550 employees, our facility utilizes advanced technologies such as bloodline assembly, automated sub-assembly, extrusion, injection molding, and sterilization. This site plays a vital role in Fresenius Medical Care’s commitment to enhancing patient care worldwide. Join our passionate team and be part of this global impact! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Investigate and resolve product, process, and manufacturing quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Root Cause Analysis. Support and execute CAPA, nonconformance, deviation, and corrective action activities in compliance with the Quality Management System. Analyze quality and manufacturing data to identify trends, process variation, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement. Provide technical support for customer complaint investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine root causes and implement effective solutions. Apply statistical quality tools such as SPC, process capability analysis, Pareto analysis, trend analysis, and measurement system analysis to support data-driven decision-making. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention, process robustness, variation reduction, and operational excellence. Support new product introductions, design changes, process improvements, technology transfers, and manufacturing transfer projects. Contribute to risk management activities, including FMEA, process controls, validation activities, and quality planning. Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality teams to improve product and process performance. Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485 and ISO 14971. Support internal and external audits by providing technical documentation, investigation records, and quality evidence. Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across manufacturing sites to support standardized quality engineering processes. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline, Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related role within a regulated manufacturing environment, Medical device industry experience is preferred, Experience with nonconformance management, CAPA processes, root cause analysis, investigations, and corrective actions, Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality engineering principles. Familiarity with ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 is preferred, Experience using quality and statistical tools, Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience is considered an asset, Fluent in Italian and English. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and statistical software (Minitab preferred). Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, OUR OFFER FOR YOU There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have - all dedicated to your professional journey. Whether in front of or behind the scenes - you are helping to make ever better medicine available to more and more people around the world Individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development A corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking - to find the best solution together, not the quickest one A large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experience This role starts within a minimum annual gross salary benchmark of €35.000, in accordance with applicable transparency regulations. The final offer will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.

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