Quality Assurance/Product Assurance Engineer

• Responsible for the design and implementation of a robust Quality Management System (QMS) encompassing all aspects of the product lifecycle—from development through manufacturing and supporting functions—to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain effective governance structures to oversee quality processes, while actively contributing to a clean, lean, and efficient production environment.
• Foster strong, long-term relationships with suppliers by streamlining internal quality processes and performing audits as needed.
• Develop and apply relevant performance metrics and control strategies to monitor and enhance product and process quality.
• Ensure the QMS is clearly documented and accessible, supporting organization-wide understanding through targeted documentation and employee training initiatives.

• Holds a degree in engineering or possesses equivalent experience through a proven track record in technical roles.
• Brings solid experience in systems engineering methodologies and recognized industry best practices, with a strong foundation in Lean principles.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within a high-tech or aerospace environment.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, with a demonstrated ability to influence and manage stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and organizational change.
• Combines meticulous attention to detail with a strategic, big-picture mindset.
• Proactive in raising concerns and offering constructive challenges when appropriate.
• Strong active listening and communication skills.
• Capable of prioritizing effectively in line with broader organizational goals.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills, particularly Dutch, are advantageous.

• Solid understanding of systems engineering lifecycles, with particular relevance to high-reliability sectors such as aerospace or defense.
• Experience in the selection and documentation of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain component traceability throughout the development and production process.
• Familiar with auditing subcontractors to ensure compliance with technical and quality standards.
• Previous experience working within an ISO 9001-certified environment.
• Hands-on involvement in the qualification of complex technical systems, ideally within space or similarly regulated industries.

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