Quality Manager Junior

Who we are: Cleaf is a 50-year-old, family-owned Italian company and a leader in the design and production of melamine‑faced panels, ABS edge bands and high‑pressure laminates for luxury furniture, supplying major international brands. The company operates 3 plants in the Lissone area (MB), employs 320 people and works on 3 shifts.

We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our Quality Department Team (4 people). The role offers a structured growth path in technical expertise, methodologies and cross‑functional collaboration within a dynamic and evolving environment.

The Quality Engineer will support the Quality Department in activities related to product certification, compliance, continuous improvement, laboratory testing, new product development, supplier quality and environmental/sustainability topics. The role requires curiosity, analytical thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Product certifications (e.g., CE mark for construction products, FSC)
• Management of customer complaints and improvement actions
• Technical and legislative compliance
• Environmental, sustainability and product stewardship topics
• Dissemination of technical and organizational information across the company and to customers
• Laboratory tests and measurement system analysis
• Process control and development of new products
• Supplier quality management

The role requires daily interaction with internal departments, auditors, suppliers and, when necessary, customers. Business trips may occasionally be required, on the Italian territory and internationally.

Requirements

• Second‑level degree in Engineering or Science (Chemistry, Materials, Management Engineering with technical background in materials/chemistry, or similar)
• 2–5 years of experience in a Quality Department in a technical role
• Experience in problem‑solving and organizational methodologies
• Experience outside the wood industry is appreciated
• Familiarity with environment, safety and sustainability topics is a plus
• Experience with SAP or similar systems is appreciated
• Very good command of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Regular use of email, web and videoconference tools
• Excellent English

You’ll be the perfect candidate if you also have:

• Strong logical skills, flexibility of mind and investigative curiosity
• Negotiation attitude, patience, common sense and conscientiousness

What we offer

We offer inclusion in a solid, structured and international‑oriented company, with a dynamic and collaborative working environment. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally through continuous technical training and hands‑on experience across multiple quality, compliance and product‑related processes. You will play an active role in driving the evolution of our quality systems and methodologies, contributing to the continuous improvement of Cleaf’s products and operations.

The job offer is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Laws 903/77 and 125/91.