Quality assurance engineer / Qualitätsingenieur:in - High-tech Manufacturing

Introduction to the job

In our high‑tech small batch, single part and prototype production, you will support us in the high‑precision manufacture of optical components, assemblies and systems made of glass, glass ceramics and ceramics.

Role and responsibilities

As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you play a key role in maintaining and improving quality performance across products and processes. Your responsibilities include:

• You are the main point of contact for quality‑related topics for assigned products and defined parts of the production process.
• You support and improve quality‑relevant production processes to ensure stable and efficient manufacturing.
• You analyze and manage internal quality deviations, including decisions on rework or product release and coordination with relevant stakeholders when required.
• You ensure product quality by performing checks at defined inspection points and deciding on product release for shipment.
• You create, maintain, and manage quality documentation, reports, and deviation records in line with defined processes.
• You drive continuous improvement activities by tracking quality measures, supporting problem‑solving initiatives, and contributing to operational projects.
• You strengthen quality awareness by supporting training activities and collaborating closely with Manufacturing and Engineering teams.

Education and experience

• You hold a university degree in engineering or natural sciences, or an equivalent qualification with solid knowledge of quality management methods (e.g. Six Sigma, PDCA, Continuous Improvement).
• You have professional experience in the production of technical products or in quality‑related industrial functions.
• You demonstrate strong hands‑on knowledge of common quality methods (e.g. 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Why, SPC, FMEA).
• You have a solid technical understanding and are able to read, analyze, and assess technical drawings, specifications, and process descriptions.
• You perform structured root‑cause analyses and derive, implement, and track appropriate corrective measures.
• You handle quality metrics, reports, and documentation confidently to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• You communicate fluently in English and German to collaborate effectively with international interfaces and D&E teams.

Skills

• You demonstrate a high level of self‑motivation and are able to work independently on complex, quality‑critical topics.
• You apply a structured, analytical, and well‑organized approach to your daily work.
• You show a strong quality mindset and take ownership for reliable and sustainable results.
• You communicate clearly and professionally with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• You work reliably and with strong attention to detail, even when handling multiple topics in parallel.
• You analyze problems systematically and translate findings into concrete corrective actions.
• You actively contribute to continuous improvement with a focus on long‑term process and quality enhancements.

Other information

• Job with bright future prospects at an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry in Berlin Neukölln.
• Remuneration according to company collective agreement (with IG Metall) including 13th monthly salary and variable remuneration components.
• Collective working time: 35 hours/week.
• Flexible arrangement of your daily working hours (depending on the work area).
• 30 days of vacation.
• Reimbursement of moving expenses for you and your family (starting from 100 km distance).
• Specific advanced training and development opportunities.
• Access to organized childcare and vacation care.
• Health and sports offers (e.g. subsidy for sports activities, health days, company doctor, free vaccinations, etc.).
• Travel allowance for BVG company ticket or bicycle.

Your work environment

At our Berlin site, our employees manufacture key components for ASML lithography systems. As part of our precision manufacturing, you will support the production of optical components, assemblies, and systems made of glass, glass-ceramic, and ceramic for our high‑tech small batch, single part, and prototype production.