Rapperswil SG
Quality Engineer (m/f/d), 80-100%
- 15 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- English (Fluent), German (Fluent)
About the job
Graf + Cie AG, a world-leading supplier of carding and combing machine clothing and combs for short and long staple spinning as well as for producers and machine manufacturers for the production of textile composites (nonwovens), is a subsidiary of the Rieter Group. Headquartered in Rapperswil, Switzerland, Graf offers added value to its customers with highly developed industry knowledge, innovative solutions, excellent after-sales services, and a global presence. The company’s core competencies lie in the manufacture of flexible top clothing, all-steel clothing for carding and combing machines, expertise in metallurgy, and precise steel processing. Graf’s high manufacturing depth is the foundation for the outstanding quality of its products and services.
Are you energetic, versatile, service- and goal-oriented? Do you enjoy working in a team, are curious, and constantly find innovative ways to reach your goals? Then you are a perfect fit for us and can strengthen our team as
Quality Engineer (m/f/d), 80-100%
This is your job
- Independently handling, analysing, and consistently advancing internal and external quality cases as well as cross-departmental quality projects
- Conducting structured root cause analyses and developing sustainable solutions using methods such as 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, and Root Cause Analysis
- Further developing, harmonising, and implementing site-wide quality assurance processes and quality standards
- Analysing existing workflows and initiating and implementing improvements in quality assurance and quality control
- Supporting production areas in stabilising processes, reducing quality costs, and preventing recurring errors
- Further developing the KPI system to evaluate quality performance, early detection of deviations, and monitoring ongoing measures; mapping and continuously optimising processes, interfaces, and responsibilities in the quality management system
- Close collaboration with production sites in Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and China as well as with claim management, production, development, and procurement
- Planning and conducting internal quality and process audits as well as consistently following up on corrective and preventive actions until effectiveness is proven
What you bring
- Completed technical studies at least at Bachelor FH or university level, preferably in mechanical engineering, process engineering, materials science, production engineering, or a comparable field
- Further training in quality management, for example CAS or MAS, is an advantage
- Several years of practical experience in quality management or quality engineering, preferably in an industrial production environment with high manufacturing depth
- Sound knowledge of systematic problem-solving and quality methods, such as 8D, FMEA, SPC, MSA, 5-Why, or Ishikawa
- Experience in improving and sustainably implementing quality and production processes
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and interdisciplinary thinking skills as well as high technical problem-solving competence
- Assertive and communicative personality with an independent, structured, and results-oriented working style
- Experience in leading cross-departmental projects and dealing with different stakeholders
- Very good German and English skills, both spoken and written
- Good knowledge of ISO 9001 and experience with internal or external audits
Our offer
- A central and responsible role in an internationally successful technology company
- Considerable scope for shaping the further development and harmonisation of our quality processes
- Direct influence on the quality and stability of our production processes
- A varied role with international and cross-site collaboration
- A cooperative working environment as well as attractive development and training opportunities within the Graf Group and the Rieter Group
Anke Haugner-Matthes
Head HR Graf Group
hr@graf-companies.com
GRAF + CIE AG
Bildaustrasse 6
8640 Rapperswil
Switzerland
If you appreciate an exciting and versatile area of responsibility and possess the qualifications listed above, we look forward to receiving your online application.
