Quality Assurance Manager EMEA Asia Pacific

0513 Sensitech EMEA B.V.; Sassenheim; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

International travel up to 20%

Job summary

Sensitech EMEA B.V. in Sassenheim, Netherlands, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager EMEA/APAC to lead quality activities and a regional team in a regulated pharmaceuticals environment.

You will drive compliance, continuous improvement, audit readiness, and quality excellence across global networks. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product teams while developing a high-performing quality team and promoting a strong quality culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or Quality Engineering in a regulated industry.
• Strong experience in the medical device industry.
• Experience with CAPA, audits, supplier quality, investigations, risk management, and change control.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, GDP and related quality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System in line with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive investigations, CAPAs, change controls, non-conformance management, and complaint handling.
• Support customer audits, supplier audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Oversee supplier quality activities, including qualification, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives.
• Lead quality risk assessments and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and report quality metrics, trends, and compliance performance to leadership.
• Coach and develop quality professionals across multiple locations.
• Build a strong quality culture and serve as the key quality expert for the business.

Skills

Quality Assurance

CAPA

Audits

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering/Life Sciences/Pharmacy

Tools

eQMS

GAMP 5

CSV

Data integrity

Job description

What will you be doing? As Quality Assurance Manager EMEA Asia Pacific you will lead quality activities for Sensitech's operations in Sassenheim while supporting a global quality network across EMEA and APAC. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will drive compliance, continuous improvement, audit readiness, and quality excellence within a regulated pharmaceuticals/life sciences/medical device environment. You will act as a trusted quality partner across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product teams while leading and developing a team of quality professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System in line with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive investigations, CAPAs, change controls, non‑conformance management, and complaint handling.
• Support customer audits, supplier audits, certification audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Oversee supplier quality activities, including qualification, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives.
• Lead quality risk assessments and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and report quality metrics, trends, and compliance performance to leadership.
• Coach and develop quality professionals across multiple locations.
• Build a strong quality culture and serve as the key quality expert for the business.

Do you have?

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or Quality Engineering experience within a regulated industry.
• Strong experience within the medical device industry.
• Proven experience with CAPA, audits, supplier quality, investigations, risk management, and change control.
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, GMP, GDP, and relevant quality regulations.
• Experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.

Preferred

• Experience within an ISO 13485-certified environment.
• Knowledge of eQMS systems, GAMP 5, CSV, and data integrity requirements.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, medical device, or life sciences customers.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to shape and lead quality initiatives within a growing global organisation.
• Leadership responsibility for an international quality team.
• Exposure to global customers, suppliers, and regulatory requirements.
• Career development opportunities within Sensitech and Carrier.
• Competitive salary, benefits package, and annual bonus.
• International collaboration and travel opportunities (up to 20%).

Location: Sassenheim, Netherlands (primarily on‑site)

Travel: Up to 20% international travel

Reporting to: Head of Quality / Global

Pay Range: €67,500.00 - €134,500.00

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.