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About Umicore Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life. About Battery Materials Solutions Umicore’s battery materials solutions are delivering the future of electric mobility. We improve safety, enable faster charging and boost the range and durability of batteries. But our innovation does not stop there. We offer our customers industry leading battery recycling solutions for critical metals like cobalt, nickel, lithium and copper. To deliver a circular and sustainable battery materials value chain, we cannot stand still. Solving complex mobility challenges demands ambitious thinking and continuous innovation. This is where you come in. Your Key Accountabilities Monitor product and process quality to ensure compliance with customer, internal, and regulatory requirements. Support investigations of internal nonconformities related to products, processes, and audits, including root cause analysis. Define, implement, and verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions. Monitor, analyze, and report quality performance indicators. Coordinate product nonconformity tracking and follow-up activities. Coordinate quality decisions and product disposition based on customer and internal specifications. Support product release activities and ensure compliance with applicable quality requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and standards. Promote quality awareness and support initiatives aimed at strengthening the quality mindset across the organization. Ensure workflows, processes, and products comply with relevant safety requirements and standards. Support the preparation of documentation required for customer qualification and assessment audits. Support verification of corrective actions and assessment of their effectiveness following customer and internal audits. Conduct internal process and product audits to ensure compliance with customer requirements, Control Plans, and internal standards. Document audit results, monitor corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness. Participate in cross-functional meetings and support updates to quality-related documentation. Support product qualification activities, including preparation of customer-specific documentation. Coordinate customer sample schedules and shipments. Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence projects. Establish and improve internal processes and procedures. Maintain and update the Quality Documentation System and support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 audits. Act as Process Owner for the Continuous Improvement Process. Participate in Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Energy Management Systems in line with assigned roles and responsibilities. Who we are looking for Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Management, or a related technical field. Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in a Quality Department, preferably within the automotive industry. At least 1-2 years of experience in a similar role. Experience in quality assurance, product and process quality monitoring, and problem-solving activities. Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and VDA 6.3 methodology. Experience in creating, maintaining, and updating system and process documentation. Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action management. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to define objectives and effectively drive actions to achieve them. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities. Very good command of English, both written and spoken. Proficiency in MS Office applications. Valid Category B driving licence. What we offer We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.