Project Quality and Safety Manager

Expleo Group; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Meal vouchers

Mobility package

Flexible homeworking

32 vacation days

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Expleo Group in Brussels is hiring a Senior Project Quality Manager to lead quality across multiple projects. You will define and ensure adherence to PQMP, coordinate supplier quality, and support customer inspections and product validation.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, risk assessment (FMEA), and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement. A engineering degree and proven leadership in quality are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate within a small team.
• An autonomous, self-starter who will thrive within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Significant experience within a similar role, leading Quality for a site/operation.
• Project Management and maintenance operations experience will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic or similar).
• Knowledge of Quality standards (ISO9001, IRIS, CMMI, ECM, etc.) and quality tools.
• Awareness of Processes and Products/Services delivered in the project.
• Proven experience in managing teams and individuals, with the ability to positively influence cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the voice of the customer within the project organization for all quality and safety matters.
• Serve as the interface with customer Quality and Safety teams.
• Support Customer Satisfaction Surveys (CSS) and monitor related improvement actions.
• Define and implement the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) in line with contractual and internal quality standards.
• Ensure the proper application of quality processes across engineering, industrial, supplier, and product introduction activities.
• Contribute to risk assessments (FMEA, CIA, ToT) and ensure mitigation actions are implemented.
• Support DFQ gate reviews and monitor related action plans.
• Manage quality alerts, non-conformities, and safety issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance of technical changes (Change Requests) and monitor Cost of Non‑Quality (CoNQ).
• Coordinate supplier quality activities, including Supplier Part List (SPL), FAI, and production readiness.
• Support customer inspections, audits, and product validation activities.
• Facilitate problem‑solving activities (8D, QRQC, REX) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor quality KPIs and project performance indicators, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate the Project Quality community across multiple projects or sites.
• Support resource planning, mentoring, and development of Project Quality Managers.
• Ensure alignment between Quality, Cost, Delivery objectives and customer expectations.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Autonomous and proactive

Team leadership in quality

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronic)

Tools

ISO9001

IRIS

CMMI

ECM

Job description

Expleo is a trusted partner for your innovation journey. As a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider, we are ideally positioned to help you achieve your ambitions and future‑proof your business. With a smart blend of bold thinking and reliable execution, we’re able to fast‑track innovation through each step of your value chain.

We are strategically positioned to build value, with a global footprint across 30 countries. We are as global and local as you need us to be, with strong best‑in‑class pan‑European technological centers and unique best‑shoring capabilities. We leverage a network of high‑value‑adding affiliates in consulting and industrial excellence, and leading partners across multiple sectors to provide you with the most comprehensive services and solutions in an ever‑changing environment.

Responsibilities

Customer & Stakeholder Quality

• Act as the voice of the customer within the project organization for all quality and safety matters.
• Serve as the interface with customer Quality and Safety teams.
• Support Customer Satisfaction Surveys (CSS) and monitor related improvement actions.

Project Quality Management

• Define and implement the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) in line with contractual and internal quality standards.
• Ensure the proper application of quality processes across engineering, industrial, supplier, and product introduction activities.
• Contribute to risk assessments (FMEA, CIA, ToT) and ensure mitigation actions are implemented.

Project Execution & Quality Control

• Support DFQ gate reviews and monitor related action plans.
• Manage quality alerts, non‑conformities, and safety issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance of technical changes (Change Requests) and monitor Cost of Non‑Quality (CoNQ).
• Coordinate supplier quality activities, including Supplier Part List (SPL), FAI, and production readiness.
• Support customer inspections, audits, and product validation activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Facilitate problem‑solving activities (8D, QRQC, REX) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor quality KPIs and project performance indicators, identifying improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate the Project Quality community across multiple projects or sites.
• Support resource planning, mentoring, and development of Project Quality Managers.
• Ensure alignment between Quality, Cost, Delivery objectives and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate within a small team.
• An autonomous, self‑starter who will thrive within a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Significant experience within a similar role, leading Quality for a site/operation.
• Project Management and maintenance operations experience will be highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic or similar).
• Knowledge of Quality standards (ISO9001, IRIS, CMMI, ECM, etc.) and quality tools.
• Awareness of Processes and Products/Services delivered in the project.
• Proven experience in managing teams and individuals, with the ability to positively influence cross‑functional and geographically distributed teams.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.
• We empower all passionate technology‑loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy – enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including hospitalization and outpatient insurance, a pension and group insurance plan, employee wellbeing initiatives, sports and social events, gifts for special occasions, and much more.
• Enjoy meal and eco vouchers to support your daily needs and sustainable purchases.
• Receive monthly representation fees to support work‑related expenses.
• 32 vacation days (20 + 12 for a 40‑hour week).
• Mobility package offering flexibility: choose between a company car, full transportation coverage, or a housing allowance.
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo.
• Flexible homeworking policy – balance your career and personal life.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.