Factory Inspector Products

Products
In the Products business unit at TÜV Rheinland, we are looking for talents who want to stand with us at the forefront of safety, quality, and innovation. Our goal is to make products safe and compliant with standards in international markets – from consumer goods to highly complex medical devices. In doing so, we support companies in complying with national and international standards.
Our focus is on the challenges of digitalization, sustainability, and global trade requirements. Whether smart technologies, sustainable materials, or the safety of connected products – we actively shape the future of product safety.
Our Core Areas
Softlines: Testing, inspection, and certification services for textiles, clothing, footwear, leather goods, and other consumer products.
Hardlines: Safety and quality testing for household goods, toys, furniture, sports equipment, tools, and DIY products.
Electrical: Testing and certification of electrical and electronic products, from household appliances to industrial control systems.
Solar & Commercial: Quality assurance and certification of photovoltaic modules, inverters, and commercial technical installations.
Medical: Comprehensive testing and certification for medical devices, from diagnostic equipment to implants.
Join a Strong Team!
At TÜV Rheinland, you can contribute and expand your expertise in an international environment. We offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, embracing diversity and continuous learning. Together, we shape a future where safety and quality go hand in hand.
Job Summary
Responsible for carrying out First Factory Inspections and Follow up Inspections for customers.
Job Description
Carries out inspection and auditing tasks according to customer-specific requirements and homogeneous products.
Creates inspection and audit reports for the examined products.
Carries out audits of customer quality management systems and heterogeneous manufacturing processes.
Analyses processes in connection with interface processes.
Identifies product-typical errors and malfunctions in the production process.
Implements inspection procedures and instructions, e.g. CIG procedures, NRTL, PV, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Description (if Text Exceeds 260 Words)
Education
Vocational Degree in the field of activity or equivalent work experience
Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience working within a quality system, manufacturing environment, quality assurance role, supplier quality role, auditing role, or related discipline.
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and quality processes.
Experience reviewing procedures, records, testing activities, or quality documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple site visits and customer interactions.
Professional customer-facing presence with the ability to address challenging findings tactfully and objectively.
Willingness and ability to travel to customer manufacturing facilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ISO-based quality management systems.
Internal auditing, supplier auditing, quality assurance, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, production quality, or compliance experience.
Experience conducting factory inspections, assessments, audits, or surveillance activities.
Knowledge of certification, regulatory compliance, or product conformity assessment processes.

Work arrangement
Yes