Quality Engineering Manager

TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists; Enschede; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for a manufacturing business in Enschede, Netherlands. In this key leadership role, you will drive quality excellence, oversee the Quality Management System, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing quality, with at least 5 years of experience and proven success in continuous improvement initiatives. Join a dynamic team focused on operational performance and quality culture enhancement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in manufacturing quality, with 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards.
• Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site Quality Management System ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects.
• Monitor and report on key quality KPIs to senior leadership.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Quality, or Science

Tools

Lean / Six Sigma

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

DOE

SPC

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Quality Manager to join a growing manufacturing business based in Enschede. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving quality excellence, continuous improvement, and operational performance across the site.

You will play a central role within the plant leadership team, ensuring that quality standards are embedded across all areas of the business, while leading improvements in products, processes, and systems.

The Role

As Quality Manager, you will lead the site’s quality function, driving a strong culture of continuous improvement, right-first-time performance, and operational discipline.

You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and leadership teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and other relevant standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and warranty issues
• Translate strategic quality objectives into actionable operational plans
• Champion a strong quality culture, supporting change management and team engagement
• Lead structured problem-solving activities using PDCA, 8D, Root Cause Analysis, and QC tools
• Monitor and report on key quality KPIs, presenting performance to senior leadership
• Support new product introduction (NPI), ensuring quality is embedded from design through to production
• Oversee product specifications, testing processes, and supplier quality performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop the quality team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between quality, production, and business objectives

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Quality, Science, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing quality, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or equivalent quality standards
• Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement and quality performance enhancements
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DOE, SPC
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive change in a fast-paced environment