Head of Quality and Compliance

Who we are

At Aquablu were disrupting the marketplace with a revolutionary (flavored) water system. Brought to life in 2018 our founders Marnix and Marc promised a healthy but tasty alternative to soft drinks. Since launching our flagship system Aquablu REFILL in 2023 weve grown 300% year-over-year expanded to 16 countries and were named the Fastest Growing Tech Company in Health & Wellness in the Netherlands.

About the role

Were looking for a Head of Quality & Compliance to build a world-class quality organization from the ground up spanning design production and field performance.

You will design and implement our Quality Management System lead compliance and use data and AI to make quality a true business enabler. From R&D to field reliability you will ensure every Aquablu product meets the highest standards of safety and performance.

This is a rare opportunity to shape how a fast-growing AI-driven hardware company scales quality globally.

What you will do

• Build & lead the Quality team: Define our QA strategy and QMS create & grow the team and foster a data-driven quality culture across Aquablus organization.

• Own quality across the product lifecycle: From design validation and supplier audits to field reliability and continuous improvement (FMEA CAPA 8D).

• Leverage data & AI: automate QA processes predict and prevent failures and drive faster smarter decisions.

• Lead product compliance: oversee CE RoHS REACH EMC and safety certifications managing technical documentation and relationships with test labs.

About you

Must-haves

• 610 years of experience in hardware quality reliability or QA leadership roles.

• Proven track record of building or scaling QMS in a hardware or IoT environment.

• Strong foundation in FMEA NC/CAPA validation testing supplier quality and field reliability.

• Data-driven mindset; confident with dashboards analytics and structured reporting.

• Exceptional communicator who can influence engineering operations and commercial teams.

• Experience managing contract manufacturers and test labs.

• Analytical pragmatic and process-driven with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Bonus points if you have:

• Familiarity with product compliance and certification frameworks (CE RoHS REACH EMC LVD food-contact).

• Experience with AI/ML or automation tools in QA: predictive quality anomaly detection or smart testing.

• Exposure to software QA or IoT-connected ecosystems.

• Background in ISO 9001 ISO 13485 or similar regulated environments.

• Experience integrating QA data across tools like Jira Notion or ERP/QMS systems.
  
  

Why join us

• Equity through our Aquablu for All plan: its not just about shares its about shared success.

• Purpose with Impact: shape how the world hydrates while wiping out single-use plastics.

• Scale-up pace means fresh challenges (and new skills) every quarter.

• Join an ambitious bold and fun crew thats always got your back.

• Company-sponsored gym membership keeps mind and body in sync.

• Pension plan with Zwitserleven (50/50 split) so you grow while your savings do too.

What kind of vibe can you expect at our office Check out our very own Spotify playlist Akwablues