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Quality Lead
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1013 ML, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Listed on 2026-05-10
Listing for:
Darwin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-10
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Quality Engineer
Owning and driving the NCR process, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation. The role operates primarily in aerospace and defense-focused markets where reliability and compliance are critical. You safeguard product and process quality from development through industrialization to small-series production and delivery, operating at the intersection of Production, Engineering, and Operations.
Responsibilities
Own and drive the NCR process, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation
Prepare and guide internal and external audits (ISO 9001 and customer audits)
Define and maintain acceptance criteria, release procedures, and batch records
Participate in development projects to review manufacturability, compliance risks, and production readiness
Strengthen and professionalize our QMS, documentation control, and engineering practices
Drive structural process improvements and reduce recurring quality issues
Qualifications
Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and have 5–10 years of experience in quality roles in high-tech or precision manufacturing environments
Have a proven track record on:
ISO 9001 quality management systems
NCR ownership and structured root cause analysis (8D / CAPA)
Audit preparation and compliance processes
Production documentation, traceability, and batch records
Are a great communicator, decisive and execution-driven. You make complex quality requirements practical and workable
Bonus points:
Experience working in Aerospace or Defense market or other highly regulated environments
More bonus points:
Experience in product introduction or industrialization
Are located in the Netherlands and available to operate from our office in Alkmaar
What we offer
Opportunity to join a front-runner in the Photonics industry in an autonomous role where you build and shape the quality foundation
Direct impact on cutting-edge sensing systems used in aerospace, defense, and high-demanding environments
An entrepreneurial environment where your decisions matter and where you can grow with the company
A fun, ambitious team, with team events and a good benefits package
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