Quality Engineer

Ready to drive quality improvements in a high-tech composite aerospace environment? As a Quality Engineer at KVE, you will strengthen and improve our processes across design, development and production.

KVE is an advanced composite development factory, where skilled people build products and create business for the group. We are an autonomous unit within the Daher Group, strategically positioned in The Netherlands. Under one roof, we combine manufacturing with innovative composite product and process development. Our agile teams create composite solutions from concepts up to serial production, in close collaboration with our customers.

We excel in advanced composite part production for defence and aerospace, with a focus on radomes, blades, and special products and are leaders in welding technology for thermoplastic composites. Our SME agility is backed by the stability and support of a large international company.

To be an advanced composite development factory, where skilled people build products and create business for the group.

• Drive – Strong inner motivation to achieve goals with a proactive attitude.
• Pragmatic – Focusing on solutions that are effective and realistic.
• Innovative – Bringing original ideas that create or improve value.
• Team Spirit – Working together in mutual trust and respect towards a common goal.
• Responsible – Being reliable, accountable and committed to doing the right thing for the company, customers and society.

We are growing - and are looking for a Quality Engineer who is passionate about improving processes, ensuring product quality, and strengthening our quality systems in a high-tech environment. In this role, you will work across the full lifecycle — from development to production — ensuring that our products and processes meet the highest aerospace standards. You will play a key role in:

• improving process reliability
• solving quality issues at their root cause
• further developing our EN9100-based quality system

• Support Engineering and Production in all quality-related aspects
• Ensure quality is embedded from design through manufacturing and testing
• Contribute to robust and repeatable production processes

• Lead investigation of non-conformities and production issues
• Perform root cause analysis and define corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments

• Develop, implement and improve internal quality procedures
• Maintain and support the EN9100 quality management system
• Ensure processes are clearly defined and followed

• Work closely with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain
• Act as a bridge between disciplines to improve overall quality
• Support internal and external audits

• BSc / MSc / BEng in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or similar
• At least 5 years of experience in an industrial / manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with quality systems (EN9100 is a strong plus)
• Affinity with composites, aerospace or high-tech production is an advantage
• Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
• Proficiency in English and/or Dutch

In this role, you will develop into a key quality specialist within KVE, gaining in-depth knowledge of composite development and manufacturing processes. KVE will support your growth through:

• hands‑on experience across development and production
• exposure to complex technical challenges
• training and continuous professional development

Over time, you will play a central role in further improving and professionalising the organisation’s quality performance.

• A one-year contract (32-40 hours) with prospect to permanent employment
• 25 vacations days + 2 ATV days
• A dynamic role in a high-tech, growing organisation
• A collaborative and driven work environment
• Personal development opportunities
• Travel allowances
• Bike plan
• Pension plan
• The opportunity to make a real impact on products and processes

At KVE, you will work on advanced composite products in a highly specialised aerospace environment, where quality is not just a requirement — but a key driver of success. Your work will directly contribute to:

• improving process stability and first‑time‑right performance
• reducing rework and inefficiencies
• strengthening the professionalism and maturity of our organisation

You will be part of a collaborative team where your insights and improvements have a visible and lasting impact.

Have you become enthusiastic about this position? Let us hear what you’ve built, improved or solved. We’d love to learn about your experience, projects and motivation. We do not offer visa sponsorship or relocation for this role.