Quality Engineer: Drive Process Excellence & Compliance

Philip Morris International; Bergen op Zoom; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International is seeking a Quality Engineer in Bergen op Zoom to provide quality expertise across departments, drive CAPA and non-conformity management, and enhance the Quality Management System in a GMP-regulated environment.

You will lead improvement initiatives, manage quality investigations and audits, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to sustain product and process quality while supporting PMI's smoke-free future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required in Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• >1 year of quality engineering experience in regulated industries (tobacco, food, pharma).
• Knowledge of ISO, ICH, GMP and related quality standards.
• Experience with OPEN+ and PMI's continuous improvement approach.
• Strong analytical, statistical, IT and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality support to improve materials, products and processes.
• Investigate non-conformities, determine containment actions and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and GMP procedures.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives using Lean, TPM and Total Quality concepts.
• Manage internal and external quality complaints and perform trend analysis.
• Lead or support internal and external audits and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive compliance, knowledge sharing and training on QMS and product quality.
• Identify and report risks to people, assets and operations while ensuring legal and company requirements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Analytical skills

Project management

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

OPEN+ Methodology

Quality tools (FMEA, SPC)

Job description

Philip Morris International is seeking a Quality Engineer in Bergen op Zoom to provide quality expertise across departments, drive CAPA and non-conformity management, and enhance the Quality Management System in a GMP-regulated environment.

You will lead improvement initiatives, manage quality investigations and audits, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to sustain product and process quality while supporting PMI's smoke-free future.