Quality & Configuration Manager – Netherlands (QMS/CM)

Hensoldt; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT Netherlands seeks a Quality and Configuration Manager to establish the Netherlands QMS and drive project quality across active NLD deliverables. You will implement AQAP-aligned processes and ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle, interfacing with senior leadership and suppliers.

You will develop the Project Quality Plan and Configuration Management Plan, lead audits, and maintain documentation baselines while enabling continuous improvement and robust change control.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of quality management systems in defence projects (ISO 9001, EN 9100, AQAP 2110-2210).
• Experience establishing or developing a QMS in a small or growing organisation.
• Experience in configuration management within complex system/product delivery.
• Familiarity with CM standards (EIA-649, DEF STAN 05-57 or NATO equivalents).
• Experience conducting audits and root cause analyses.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; ability to balance multiple obligations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the Netherlands QMS aligned with ISO 9001 and AQAP.
• Support entity-level quality framework, processes, governance, and delivery model.
• Coordinate with Group QM to ensure alignment with standards and policy.
• Drive continuous improvement across the Netherlands team.
• Prepare and present quality KPI reports to the General Manager.
• Lead internal audits and support external/customer audits.
• Manage project quality plans and configuration management Plans across programmes.
• Support ILS with configuration-driven parts management and documentation.

Skills

Quality management systems

Audits

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Dutch and English fluency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline

Tools

CMPIC

CM standards (EIA-649, DEF STAN 05-57)

Job description

HENSOLDT Netherlands seeks a Quality and Configuration Manager to establish the Netherlands QMS and drive project quality across active NLD deliverables. You will implement AQAP-aligned processes and ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle, interfacing with senior leadership and suppliers.

You will develop the Project Quality Plan and Configuration Management Plan, lead audits, and maintain documentation baselines while enabling continuous improvement and robust change control.