Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer

<h2>ROLE PURPOSE</h2><ul>
<li>Manage the day-to-day implementation of the existing quality management system for yacht production and technical delivery.</li>
<li>Ensure quality standards and procedures are consistently followed during yacht construction.</li>
<li>Identify, document, and resolve nonconformities with proper supporting evidence.</li>
<li>Analyze commissioning and after-sales findings to implement improvements in future yacht builds.</li>
<li>Strengthen quality control processes and ensure continuous improvement across production activities.</li>
</ul><h2>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</h2><ul>
<li>Implement existing inspection plans, quality checklists, acceptance criteria, and quality control procedures.</li>
<li>Identify gaps in existing quality procedures and recommend improvements.</li>
<li>Conduct inspections of critical mechanical, electrical, and technical systems in coordination with production teams.</li>
<li>Identify and document nonconformities, assign responsible personnel, and establish corrective action deadlines.</li>
<li>Verify completion of corrective actions before releasing systems for commissioning.</li>
<li>Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring or major quality defects.</li>
<li>Implement and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence of defects.</li>
<li>Classify quality issues related to design, production, suppliers, installation, commissioning, and operations.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Service, and suppliers to resolve quality-related issues.</li>
<li>Monitor defect trends and analyze feedback received from commissioning and after-sales teams.</li>
<li>Ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented in subsequent yacht builds.</li>
<li>Recommend improvements to existing quality standards, inspection procedures, and production processes.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate inspection reports, defect registers, and corrective action records.</li>
</ul><h2>EXPECTED DELIVERABLES</h2><ul>
<li>Completed quality inspections and inspection reports.</li>
<li>Properly maintained quality-gate records and checklists.</li>
<li>Updated defect and nonconformity registers.</li>
<li>Verified closure of identified quality issues.</li>
<li>Documented Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).</li>
<li>Regular review and analysis of recurring defects.</li>
<li>Evidence of effective corrective actions implemented in subsequent yacht builds.</li>
<li>Continuous improvement recommendations for existing quality procedures and standards.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><h2>CANDIDATE PROFILE</h2><ul>
<li>Engineering or technical quality background in yacht building, marine systems, shipbuilding, or similar manufacturing industries.</li>
<li>Practical experience in quality inspections, quality assurance, and quality control.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).</li>
<li>Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems used in yachts or marine vessels.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and testing documentation.</li>
<li>Experience in identifying technical defects and coordinating corrective actions across departments.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical reporting skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work directly on board yachts and within shipyard production environments.</li>
<li>Good communication and coordination skills.</li>
<li>Strong written and spoken English.</li>
</ul><h2>Benefits</h2><h3>What We Offer:</h3><h2>· Competitive salary and benefits package</h2><h2>· Opportunity to work on innovative and sustainable projects</h2><h2>· Supportive and growth-oriented work environment</h2><h2>· Exposure to international standards and advanced technologies</h2>