Quality Assurance Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to support quality management processes for a leading European electricity transmission operator. You will develop and maintain QA framework, conduct supplier and factory audits, coordinate FAT/SAT for HV equipment, and drive continuous improvement across project delivery.

Travel across Europe to supplier facilities and project sites in Belgium will be required; fluency in English is essential, Dutch and/or French

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier QA and QA/QC within engineering/industrial settings.
• Proven track record building quality management systems and controls.
• Knowledge of HV equipment and associated testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a Quality Management framework with procedures and reporting.
• Conduct supplier and factory quality audits and review manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate FAT and SAT for HV equipment including transformers and cables.
• Develop quality control plans for manufacturing, testing and site installation.
• Manage supplier non-conformities and corrective actions across projects.
• Monitor supplier performance with quality dashboards and KPIs.
• Coordinate external inspectors and ensure proper follow-up.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement and project teams to meet quality needs.
• Maintain quality documentation, records and document exchange systems.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Supplier QA

QA/QC

Quality management

HV equipment

Audit coordination

Documentation control

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to support the development and implementation of quality management processes within a leading European electricity transmission operator.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain a Quality Management framework, including procedures, quality plans, tools, guidelines and reporting processes.
• Conduct supplier and factory quality audits, reviewing manufacturing processes and compliance with quality requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for HV equipment, including transformers and cable systems.
• Develop and implement quality control plans for the manufacturing, testing and site installation of high-voltage equipment.
• Manage supplier non-conformities, corrective action plans and quality improvement initiatives throughout project delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance through quality dashboards, KPIs, inspection reports and factory performance evaluations.
• Coordinate external inspectors and ensure effective follow-up of factory and site inspection activities.
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, project management, maintenance and asset management teams to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Maintain and improve technical documentation, quality records and document exchange processes using SharePoint and other document management systems.
• Map and improve internal quality processes, including departmental responsibilities, workflows, reporting and quality governance.

Requirements

• Technical or engineering qualification, or equivalent relevant experience in quality assurance within an engineering or industrial environment.
• Experience in Supplier Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Management or QA/QC.
• Knowledge of high-voltage primary equipment, particularly HV cable systems, transformers, switchgear or overhead-line equipment.
• Experience with supplier audits, manufacturing quality control, FAT/SAT inspections and non-conformity management.
• Experience developing and implementing Quality Management Systems, procedures, quality control plans and process improvements.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers, manufacturers, external inspectors and internal engineering stakeholders.
• Experience with technical documentation, document control systems, quality reporting and KPI monitoring.
• Knowledge of business process mapping and the development of workflows, procedures and responsibilities.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to technical detail and the ability to work independently.
• Good written and spoken English. Dutch and/or French is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel to supplier facilities across Europe and project installations throughout Belgium.