Quality Assurance Engineer Manufacturing

Are you passionate about building quality into products and processes from the very beginning Do you enjoy working in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment where innovation prototyping pilot builds and industrialization projects are becoming an increasingly important part of the business

About the role
As a Quality Assurance Engineer you will play a key role in supporting Vanderlandes transition towards a manufacturing organization that not only produces high-quality products but also enables the successful introduction ofnew technologies products and processes. You will act as a facilitator coach and quality expert ensuring that risks areidentifiedearlylessons are translated into sustainable improvements and robust processes are developed that support future growth.

What will you do

As part of the Manufacturing Quality Assurance team you willbe responsible fordriving proactive quality assurance activities across the will have a strong focuson new product introduction (NPI) industrialization projects process improvementssuppliermanagementand operational excellence.

You will work closely with Engineering ManufacturingPurchasingandtheOperations teams to ensure that quality is built into every stage ofproduction.

Key responsibilities

Quality risk management

• Lead and facilitate Product and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

• Capture and translate lessons learned from projects into standardized processes and best practices.

• Promote a risk-based mindset across manufacturing and industrialization activities to enhance product and process reliability.
  

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for quality reliability and manufacturing process issues.

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D A3 PDCA and Ishikawa to resolve complex challenges.

• Coach cross-functional teams in effective problem-solving and continuous improvement techniques.

• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented monitored and sustained to prevent recurrence.
  

Industrialization & New Product Introduction

• Support prototype builds pilot runs and industrialization projects to ensure successful product launches.

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate design requirements into efficient and robust manufacturing processes.

• Embed quality requirements throughout process development and new product introduction phases to achieve first-time-right execution.
  

Process Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence

• Analyze manufacturing performance and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

• Lead initiatives that enhance process standardization robustness and operational excellence across manufacturing operations.

• Contribute to the development implementation and continuous improvement of quality standards procedures and best practices.
  

What do weask fromyou

We are looking for an enthusiastic and analytical professional who enjoys working in a technical and project-driven environment.

Youbring:

• HBO degree or higherin Engineering Manufacturing Quality Management Industrial Engineering ora relatedtechnical field.

• Experience with or strong interest in FMEA facilitation and risk management methodologies.

• Experience in Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving methods (8D PDCA A3 Lean Six Sigma etc.).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret dataidentifytrends and translate findings into practical improvements.

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.

• The ability to influence stakeholders acrossdifferent functionsand organizational levels.

• Experience in a manufacturing industrialization or engineering environment.

• A proactive hands-on attitude and willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor.

• FluentDutch andEnglish communication skills both written and verbal.

What we offer
We offer a position in an informal international and professional working environment with plenty of opportunities for personal development.

In addition we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between 4300 and 5200 with opportunities for further growth.

• 40 vacation days per year (20 statutory days and 20 flexible days through a flexible benefits budget).

• Travel allowance including full reimbursement of public transport costs.

• An excellent pension scheme and discounts on supplementary health insurance.

• A Health & Wellbeing budget of 300 per calendar year.

• Access to our on-site health center including fitness facilities physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

• Learning and development opportunities through the Vanderlande Academy.
  

Contact
Can you see yourself becoming part of our team Apply directly by uploading your CV and optional motivation letter through the application form.

For more information please contact Britt Laarhoven Recruiter at 31 (0)or via email at

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Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation age marital status or disability status.