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Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

Zürich Permanent View Job Description
As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring and continuously improving quality standards across complex construction and engineering projects, supporting all quality-related activities from project execution through to final handover. Working closely with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors, you will conduct inspections and audits, manage quality documentation, and ensure compliance with technical specifications

Added 12/10/2026

  • Join a fast-growing global company and support its expansion projects.
  • Start: ASAP | Location: Zurich | Onsite

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international company based in Zurich, delivering complex technical projects across a variety of industries.

The organisation offers an innovative and collaborative environment where employees can contribute to large-scale developments while benefiting from excellent long-term career opportunities.

Job Description

  • Promote and maintain a strong quality culture with a "Right First Time" mindset across all project phases.
  • Support the Project Quality Manager in the implementation and execution of quality processes and standards.
  • Ensure compliance with project-specific quality management systems and procedures.
  • Provide training and guidance to internal teams and subcontractors on quality requirements and digital quality tools.
  • Investigate non-conformities, quality deviations, and defects, while coordinating corrective and preventive actions.
  • Conduct quality inspections, audits, and field assessments throughout project execution.
  • Monitor and verify compliance with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), specifications, and project requirements.
  • Review and maintain quality documentation, inspection records, and control registers.
  • Track and assess supplier and subcontractor quality performance.
  • Participate in project inspections, testing activities, witness points, and handover processes.
  • Support the preparation and review of quality plans, method statements, and technical submissions.
  • Produce quality reports and performance metrics for project stakeholders.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related disciplines).
  • Previous experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control within construction, infrastructure, industrial, or engineering environments.
  • Experience working on complex, multidisciplinary projects is highly desirable.
  • Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems and digital document management platforms.
  • Strong understanding of industry standards, codes, and quality assurance principles.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent in English; German is considered a strong advantage.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and common project management/document control systems.
  • Entrepreneurial and delivery-focused mindset with the drive to take ownership, solve problems proactively, and go the extra mile when required in high-paced project environments.



What's on Offer

  • Private health insurance contribution up to CHF 300/month
  • Relocation support package for international candidates
  • Company-supported mobility and transportation allowance
  • Temporary accommodation available when relocating
  • Long-term career progression on major international projects
  • Collaborative and multicultural working environment
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7123759

Job summary

Job Function
Property, Construction, Facilities Management
Specialisation
Infrastructure Construction
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Zürich
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-102026-7123759

Michael Page is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, both as an employer as well as a recruitment service provider. Each recruitment decision we make for people we hire and people we place into new roles is based solely on the candidates’ knowledge, experience and skills.