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Quality Engineer

On-site in Berriatua, Bizkaia·Added 8 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Cikautxo

7 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Berriatua, Bizkaia
English
Required
Other languages
German, French, Basque
Education
University degree

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Technical Engineering or Higher Engineering.
  • B2 level of Basque.
  • B2 level of English; knowledge of French and/or German will be valued.
  • Interest in developing a professional career in international industrial environments, with direct contact with customers and suppliers.
  • Analytical capacity, initiative, and orientation towards continuous improvement.

The role

Are you passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and direct contact with customers? We are looking for a person with initiative and technical vision who wants to become a quality benchmark, participating in strategic projects and leading the relationship with customers and suppliers.

You will be the person responsible for guaranteeing customer satisfaction, driving excellence in quality from the launch of new projects to the monitoring of mass production.

What you'll do

Your main responsibilities

  • Lead the relationship with assigned customers in product approval processes, audits, and incident resolution presentations, acting as the main interlocutor on quality matters.
  • Coordinate and prepare customer audits, leading both their planning and their defense and follow-up.
  • Prepare the quality documentation necessary for the approval of new products: control plans, control instructions, process capability studies, and other associated documentation.
  • Manage customer quality complaints, analyzing causes, defining action plans, and coordinating improvement actions with the various departments involved.
  • Monitor quality indicators in production and promote actions oriented towards continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure compliance with technical and quality requirements, performing process audits, incident monitoring, and the development of improvement plans.
  • Participate actively in the implementation and maintenance of quality, environmental, and occupational risk prevention management systems.

About Cikautxo

Cikautxo is a Spanish multinational company specializing in the design and manufacture of rubber and plastic components for the automotive industry. With over 50 years of experience, the company operates globally with production plants and technical offices in Spain, France, Germany, Poland, China, and the USA, serving major automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Its product portfolio includes sealing systems, anti-vibration components, and fluid transfer systems, positioning it as a recognized player in the automotive supply chain.

In Spain, Cikautxo is headquartered in Berriatua, in the Basque Country, a region known for its strong industrial and automotive tradition. The company offers a range of opportunities for engineers and technical professionals, including roles in process engineering, quality, and maintenance, as well as internships and dual training programs. For international professionals, Cikautxo provides a chance to work in a global company with a collaborative culture, while being based in a region with a high quality of life and strong industrial heritage.

Industry
Automotive Components
Founded
1965
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Berriatua, Spain
In Spain
Berriatua

Good to know if you are moving

  • Cikautxo is headquartered in Berriatua, a small town in the Basque Country, offering a more local and community-oriented work environment compared to big cities.
  • The company has international operations in France, Poland, Mexico, and the USA, providing potential opportunities for cross-border roles or transfers.
  • The Basque Country is a hub for automotive engineering, with a strong industrial ecosystem and good transport links to major European cities.
  • Cikautxo offers internships and dual training programs (Formación Dual) which can be a good entry point for international students or recent graduates.
  • The company's official language is Spanish, but given its international operations, English and French are also used in professional settings.

In their own words

About the company & team

Cikautxo is a company integrated into the MONDRAGON Corporation, specializing in the development and production of rubber and plastic components for various applications.

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