Manufacturing Quality Manager

Shape the future of manufacturing quality with Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing and additive manufacturing that helps innovators in healthcare, aerospace, and other industries bring groundbreaking ideas to life. We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead and own our global quality management system across multiple sites, driving excellence and compliance.

As Manufacturing Quality Manager, you will be responsible for global quality management of the Materialise Manufacturing division, taking direct lead in our production in Leuven, Belgium, and supporting local quality leads in our offices in Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. You will establish, maintain, and improve a global quality management system in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EN 9100, EASA Part 21G, and Materialise’s corporate procedures.

You will create a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement within the division, empowering people at all levels to take ownership of quality.

• Own and lead the Materialise Manufacturing quality management system (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO
  14001, EN 9100, EASA Part 21G, and relevant industry certifications
• Govern the document management system (IQVIA) that supports our QMS
• Serve as a safety and compliance manager according to EASA Part 21G
• Act as divisional process owner for non‑conformance (NC) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes (IQVIA)
• Lead the complaint management process, including root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D), and collaboration with operations and sales.
• Handle CAPAs, G8
  
  Ds
• Together with process owners, make the quality of current processes and results products visible, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Organize and coordinate internal audits, and serve as the main contact for external audits with certifying bodies and customers
• Train and coach teams in implementing good practices and fostering a culture of quality

• 5 – 10 years of experience in a senior quality role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with managing teams is an asset
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and EN 9100, experience with EASA Part 21G certification is a significant advantage
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and perseverance
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries preferred
• Strong communicator—able to engage effectively with technical teams, operational staff, and customers
• Collaborative leader—fostering cross‑departmental improvements and alignment with corporate quality strategy
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to embedding quality into every process

When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.

Hybrid working & flexibility

Personal growth and career advancement

Team building

Innovation is key

• Full-time
• Hybrid
• Mid-senior level

Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.

As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.

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