Quality Manager — Lead Lean QA Across 2 Sites

Frencken Europe B.V.; Reuver; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

40 days of annual leave (including ADV

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Frencken Europe B.V. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams across Eindhoven and Reuver.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to continuously improve quality performance and implement a Lean, prevention-focused culture. The role requires a hands-on leader with strong QA/QC experience in manufacturing, who can align sites, drive sustainable improvements, and ensure compliance with customer and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in a quality management role within a manufacturing environment, preferably semicon.
• Experience in leading Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams in a technical production environment.
• Able to develop a clear vision on the quality organization and execute on that vision.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, continuous improvement methodologies, and lean principles.
• Experience working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams in Eindhoven and Reuver.
• Align the both sites and create one standard way of working.
• Drive a culture where quality is everyone’s responsibility and prevention is valued over correction.
• Identify quality risks early and ensure actions are taken before they impact customers, production, or suppliers.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean initiatives that reduce waste, improve process capability, and deliver sustainable results.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen quality performance.
• Build strong partnerships internally and with suppliers and customers to ensure consistent quality standards throughout the supply chain.
• Maintain and further develop the Quality Management System and ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean methods

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or a related field

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Frencken Europe B.V. is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams across Eindhoven and Reuver.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to continuously improve quality performance and implement a Lean, prevention-focused culture. The role requires a hands-on leader with strong QA/QC experience in manufacturing, who can align sites, drive sustainable improvements, and ensure compliance with customer and industry