Quality Manager machining

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

Location: Eindhoven & Reuver

About the role

Quality at Frencken Machining is about creating the right processes, mindset, and collaboration to prevent issues before they occur.

As Quality Manager, you will lead the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams in our Eindhoven and Reuver sites. You will work closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to continuously improve the quality performance and implement a continuous improvement way of working.

We are looking for a leader who is visible on the shop floor, builds strong relationships, challenges existing processes when needed, and helps the organization stay ahead of potential quality issues. You are customer focused, combine quality expertise with a Lean mindset and are passionate about driving sustainable improvements throughout the business.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Who You Are

You are someone who naturally looks ahead and asks, “How can we prevent this?” rather than “How do we fix this?”

You enjoy working with people, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and know how to turn data and insights into meaningful improvements. You have a continuous improvement mindset and experience applying Lean principles to simplify processes, reduce waste, improve flow, and strengthen quality performance.

You understand that quality is not owned by one department but achieved through strong collaboration across the entire organization. Whether working with operators, engineers, suppliers, or customers, you know how to build trust, create alignment, and drive change.

Above all, you take ownership, lead by example, and help create an environment where quality is built into everything we do.

Why Join Frencken Machining?

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact across multiple sites and play a key role in strengthening operational excellence within a growing high-tech manufacturing environment. You will have the freedom to drive improvements, develop your team, and help ensure we consistently deliver the quality, reliability, and service our customers expect.

We are offering an attractive employment package including:

• A competitive salary.
• Bonus scheme.
• 40 days of annual leave (including ADV).
• Training and development opportunities.