About us
We are a technology powerhouse that designs, engineers, and manufactures the world's most advanced automotive technology and hypercars. Bytes to bolts, Rimac is where everything happens.
Our teams develop and produce both hardware and software solutions for our flagship, record-breaking hypercar, the Nevera, as well as for other automotive manufacturers’ vehicles. Working on technology solutions for partners such as Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Automobili Pininfarina, and others, gives Rimac a unique position of a technology leader in the high-performance electric vehicle industry. The stakes are high.
As a fast-moving company, we nurture a high-performing culture. If you are interested in joining, you must be prepared for relentless learning, adapting, and embracing new technologies. We expect an easy-going person, but also self-driven, entrepreneurial, and highly independent in their work, that will enjoy rising to the challenge and have fun pushing the limits of technology.
Our expectations are high. And we can only achieve our goals with the dedication and collaboration of our exceptional team. Our ambition is to deliver and go the extra mile. We need to expand our already industry-leading team, find the best people, and lead the charge.
We are seeking a hands-on Quality Manager or Specialist (depending on experience) to join our engineering team at Rimac Energy, focused on developing next-generation battery energy storage systems. In this role, you will take ownership of implementing quality standards and processes across engineering, design, and manufacturing functions to establish, improve, and audit quality processes that underpin our product development and industrialisation activities.
This position is critical to embedding quality and process control throughout the engineering lifecycle, ensuring robust systems are in place to support high-performance, manufacturable, and scalable battery energy storage systems. You will play a key role in shaping our Quality Management System (QMS), with a focus on process control, risk management, and continuous improvement from design through to production readiness.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of QMS processes across engineering functions in alignment with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
- Establish and refine quality processes within the engineering teams, focusing on the early stages of product development, design verification, and prototype testing.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to define and embed quality control points, process standards, and documentation into product development workflows.
- Drive the application of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process FMEA (PFMEA) to identify and mitigate design and process risks early in the engineering cycle.
- Develop and maintain Control Plans and Special Characteristics Identification Forms (SCIF) to manage critical-to-quality characteristics across engineering and manufacturing activities.
- Implement and oversee incoming quality inspection procedures, ensuring component quality and traceability before integration into development or production processes.
- Conduct internal audits of engineering processes to assess compliance, identify inefficiencies, and support corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Work closely with process owners to standardise engineering procedures and introduce scalable controls that align with best practices and regulatory expectations.
- Use data from process metrics, non-conformances, and test results to support root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and decision-making.
- Champion the use of risk-based thinking and PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodologies to embed a culture of continuous improvement across technical functions.
- Support training and mentoring of engineering and operations teams to raise awareness and capability in quality planning, risk analysis, and compliance.
- Oversee manufacturing engineering quality initiatives, ensuring that build books and detailed build instructions are developed to support the transition from prototype to production.
- Ensure lessons learned from quality incidents and process deviations are captured and integrated into process updates and design feedback loops
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in quality management or engineering roles, with a strong focus on prototype development, ideally in the energy, automotive, or high-tech engineering sectors.
- Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and quality control methodologies, with hands-on experience implementing these in a engineering environment.
- Experience in applying a risk-based approach to quality management, particularly in the early stages of product development.
- Strong background in conducting PFMEAs, developing test plans, and managing prototype validation processes.
- Experience in manufacturing engineering activities, including the creation of build books, work instructions, and structured manufacturing process development.
- Familiarity with Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) strategies and continuous improvement techniques, with a proven track record of applying them in engineering projects.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, quality management software, and engineering tools relevant to prototype development.
What we are like and what we offer
- Working on exciting projects in a high-performance environment pushing the limits, moving science forward while working with the global automotive manufacturers on developing the latest automotive technology.
- Flexible working hours – align with your manager and work on your own schedule.
- Educational budget and internal education programs – at Rimac, we believe in the importance of continuous learning. We provide a range of educational programs and opportunities to support your growth, and we actively encourage you to expand your knowledge and skills. Embrace the chance to learn more and never stop your pursuit of knowledge at Rimac.
- Health-related benefits – taking care of your physical wellbeing is of great importance and all our team members have additional and supplementary health insurance coverage, with an additional budget for yearly general physical examinations and multiple discounts in various privately held clinics.
- Family-oriented perks – we pride ourselves in being a family friendly environment and raising the new generation of STEM oriented brainiacs, so small gestures of love for your loved ones with kindergarten support and various kids’ activities are what we’re all about.
- Pet-friendly workplace – we are always on the lookout for new Pawject Managers! You’ll be able to bring your pet to work, receive a pet necklace and have a professional photoshoot of your pet for its ID card (and lots of discounts for pet shops and clinics).
- Relaxation zones, fresh fruits, and healthy snacks – recharge your batteries with daily fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to your workplace from Croatia’s family-owned business.
- Possibility of remote work – even though we love teamwork and try to be more connected to further strengthen our bond between departments and team members, feel free to take remote work day when needed as per your agreement with your manager.