Prada Group Shoes Quality Assurance Engineer

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Location
Terranuova BraccioliniTuscanyItaly
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Compensation
€38,000–45,000/year
Department
Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
Jun 18, 2026

About Prada Group

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group is a paragon of excellence with a perpetual focus on innovation. As a global leader in the luxury goods sector, the Group operates in over 45 countries under the brands PRADA, Miu Miu, Church's, Car Shoe, and Pasticceria Marchesi, employing individuals from over 100 nationalities. As part of a prestigious conglomerate, the Prada Group offers a dynamic and creative work environment that values talent and passion, fostering professional growth and development.

Prada Group seeks Shoes Quality Assurance Engineer in Terranuova Bracciolini, Italy. Manage footwear quality across brands via process control and supplier oversight.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define, update, and disseminate quality guidelines common to all brands, ensuring methodological uniformity and standardised performance metrics
  • Coordinate continuous improvement initiatives across all process phases in collaboration with relevant departments
  • Monitor supplier quality performance through dedicated key performance indicators
  • Analyse non-conformities from market feedback and testing, initiating and overseeing targeted problem-solving activities
  • Support raw material suppliers and finished product manufacturers in defining corrective and preventive actions
  • Guide risk analysis processes during the product development phase
  • Collaborate with product development and industrialisation departments on product validation and homologation
  • Prepare periodic reporting for departmental leadership and other relevant stakeholders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or related discipline
  • 3–5 years of experience in process engineering, time-and-motion analysis, or quality assurance within manufacturing environments
  • Strong experience in the Fashion & Luxury sector, particularly in consultancy on production processes and digital tool implementation (e.g. PLM)
  • Proficiency in Quality Management methodologies
  • Structured problem-solving skills and analytical approach
  • Excellent organisational and planning capabilities
  • Team collaboration and cooperation
  • Advanced proficiency in English
  • Expert command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (knowledge of Power BI or equivalent is advantageous)

Skills

Process engineering Quality Management methodologies Time-and-motion analysis Key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring Risk analysis and management Problem-solving and root cause analysis Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Access Power BI (preferred) PLM systems (preferred) Continuous improvement

Experience

3–5 years of professional experience in process engineering, time-and-motion analysis, or quality assurance within manufacturing environments. Prior experience in the Fashion & Luxury sector, including consultancy on production processes and implementation of digital tools such as PLM systems, is highly valued.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline.

Workplace

This position is based in Terranuova Bracciolini, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 38,000 to EUR 45,000 per annum.

Culture

The Prada Group fosters a creative and international work environment, driven by curiosity and the pursuit of excellence. The company values the development of talent and passion, providing a platform for employees to advance their professional journeys.

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