Quality Manager, Lean Leader - Machining Sites

Frencken Machining B.V. (Eindhoven); Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

40 days annual leave

Job summary

Frencken Machining B.V. (Eindhoven) seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams at Eindhoven and Reuver.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to improve quality performance and implement a continuous improvement mindset. You are a visible leader on the shop floor, build strong relationships, challenge current processes when needed, and drive sustainable improvements throughout the business.

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 end 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, combined 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 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

Quality management

Lean

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality Management

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Frencken Machining B.V. (Eindhoven) seeks a Quality Manager to lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams at Eindhoven and Reuver.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to improve quality performance and implement a continuous improvement mindset. You are a visible leader on the shop floor, build strong relationships, challenge current processes when needed, and drive sustainable improvements throughout the business.