Mechanical Development Quality Responsible - Transmissions (Maranello)

Ferrari has a most desirable track record, in Formula One as well as in Sports Cars, record business results and is consistently voted one of the world’s most powerful brands. Working with Ferrari means working with engineering excellence and innovation at the highest level. Above all, Ferrari is an international team operating with professionalism and dedication, founded on performance, meritocracy and continuous development, with innovation at the heart of our future.

To strengthen our Quality Department, we are looking to hire a Mechanical Development Quality Engineer based in Maranello (Italy).
In this position, you will be responsible for driving Advanced Quality activities for new products under development—such as gearboxes, e axles and PTUs—ensuring flawless launches and the continuous improvement of current production.

As part of the Quality Development team, you will be responsible for:
•    Actively participating in the risk assessment of new vehicles under development.
•    Managing the analysis of open issues (Development, Test Drive and Field) and coordinating corrective actions.
•    Preparing reports and involving the Vehicle Regulation Team when field issues could trigger an action on field.
•    Monitoring Field and 0 km Quality KPIs versus targets for each model.
•    Analysing engineering drawings to ensure full alignment with technical specifications.
•    Reviewing Bills of Material (BOM) to identify new “archetypes” and defining dedicated DVP&R plans.
•    Taking an active role in design reviews.
•    Defining, together with Perceived Quality, the Appearance Master and/or defect catalogues.
•    Contributing to DFMEA and PFMEA creation.
•    Preparing cross functional action plans to increase product reliability.
•    Tracking Quality deliverables versus each Program Gate and leading corrective actions to achieve quality targets.
•    Compiling and presenting Quality KPI reports.
•    Driving continuous improvement through structured Lessons Learned activities.

To succeed in this challenging role, you will ideally have:
•    A master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Mechatronic Engineering (or equivalent).
•    ≥ 3 years of automotive experience (preferably in an OEM) and at least 1 year in a quality engineering function.
•    Hands on experience with transmission components and related manufacturing processes.
•    Proven command of automotive core tools: FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, 8D and problem solving methodologies, plus familiarity with IATF 16949.
•    Basic knowledge of component manufacturing processes and process control.
•    Ability to organise and prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment, with a proactive, problem solving attitude.
•    Fluency in English; Italian is mandatory. Experience gained outside your country of origin is highly valued, fostering a multicultural mindset.

Please apply directly on Ferrari.com (Careers pages).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: Maranello, Italy
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Ferrari offer: Company sports & fitness facilities, company restaurant with seasonal menus and wellness options, preventive health programmes for staff and children, scholarships, school book refunds, summer camp, Ferrari events and Family Day.