About the Role
Are you passionate about quality and innovation? Do you thrive on solving complex challenges and driving continuous improvement? As a Quality Engineer you’ll be the vital link connecting Sales, Product Management, Development, Production, and Suppliers — ensuring that the products meet the highest industry standards and exceed customer expectations.
In this pivotal role, you will influence every stage of the product lifecycle: from concept and design to production and supplier collaboration. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge products and optimize processes that make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance – Production
Provide daily quality support on the shop floor and participate in stand-up meetings.
Oversee the execution of Process Control Plans (incoming & in-process inspections).
Lead problem-solving for product and process non-conformities (8D methodology).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production quality.
Support and coordinate Quality Technicians.Quality Assurance – Development
Advise development teams during DFMEA and PFMEA activities.
Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards — with authority to reject when needed.
Support supplier selection and lessons-learned processes.
Define and implement control plans for prototypes, pre-launch, and production phases.
Guide capability studies, process validation (e.g., (email address removed)), and stage gate reviews.
Ensure product and process requirements are accurately translated into component specifications.
Supplier Quality & Audits
Manage supplier non-conformities and lead root-cause investigations (8D).
Maintain an effective incoming goods inspection process.
Oversee supplier component release and quality performance reporting.
Conduct on-site supplier visits and lead supplier audits (planning, execution, and follow-up).
Collaborate on Supplier Improvement Programs and support supplier qualification decisions.
Customer Care & Product Maintenance
Analyse product returns, component failures, and market feedback.
Lead 8D investigations for customer complaints and field issues.
Review and approve product changes (PCP) impacting quality.
Continuous Improvement & Reporting
Initiate and manage improvement projects across development and production.
Track and report key quality KPIs and drive actions based on data (Pareto, complaints, etc.).
Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
5+ years of experience in quality engineering, preferably in a production or technical environment.
Strong knowledge of quality systems: ISO 9001, TQM, Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, APQP/PPAP (e.g., IATF 16949, VDA).
Certified Supplier Auditor with at least 2 years of auditing experience (ISO 19011 or similar).
Experience in risk analysis (DFMEA, PFMEA), process control (MSA, gauge R&R), capability studies, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Skilled in problem-solving techniques: Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis.
Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
Personal Attributes
Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and improvement.
Strong communicator and collaborative team player.
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
Customer-focused and results-oriented.
Able to work independently with a strong sense of ownership.
Inspires and motivates others to uphold a high-quality mindset.
If this is you, then send your CV