Quality Assurance Specialist

Michael Page; Krimpen aan den IJssel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

40 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

International exposure

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting an international engineering and manufacturing organisation in Krimpen aan den IJssel, Netherlands, to appoint a Quality Engineer. You will analyse production processes, perform quality control, investigate complaints and collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement corrective actions.

You will prepare weekly and monthly quality reports, maintain the QMS and drive a culture of continuous improvement; fluency in English and strong analytical skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical engineering field.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and the 8D methodology.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and QA principles.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret process and production data.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication across departments and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Analyse production processes, quality performance and data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform statistical quality and process control to support data-driven decisions.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformities using structured RCA methodologies.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions with production and engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency and process stability.
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality performance reports.
• Support maintenance, optimisation and compliance of the QMS.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and accountability across the organisation.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

8D Methodology

Quality Systems

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Communication

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Eng

Related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

• Analyse production processes, quality performance and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform statistical quality and process control to support data-driven decision-making.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformities using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, efficiency and process stability.
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality performance reports.
• Produce customer-facing technical reports, including test results, audit findings and quality documentation.
• Support the maintenance, optimisation and compliance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Promote a culture of quality awareness, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

• Analyse production processes, quality performance and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform statistical quality and process control to support data-driven decision-making.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformities using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with production and engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, efficiency and process stability.
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality performance reports.
• Produce customer-facing technical reports, including test results, audit findings and quality documentation.
• Support the maintenance, optimisation and compliance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Promote a culture of quality awareness, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

Drive quality excellence across manufacturing and engineering.Lead quality improvements through data, insight and action.

• Bachelor's degree (HBO level or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with or knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and the 8D methodology.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and quality assurance principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret process and production data.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Our client is an international engineering and manufacturing organisation that delivers highly specialised technical solutions to customers operating in demanding industrial environments worldwide. Known for innovation, technical excellence and craftsmanship, the company combines a strong quality culture with a collaborative and improvement-focused mindset. The organisation offers an environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, challenge existing processes and contribute to long-term operational excellence.

• Competitive salary package ranging from €60,000 to €72,000 per annum.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 40 days annual leave, including vacation and additional reduction-of-working-time days.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Additional wellbeing and vitality-related benefits.
• Opportunity to join an international and technically advanced organisation.
• A highly visible role with direct influence on product quality, customer satisfaction and operational performance.
• Strong focus on professional development, continuous learning and career progression.
• Collaborative environment where your ideas and improvement initiatives can make a tangible impact.