Quality & Risk Manager — Technical Governance & Compliance

Nmi, Netherlands Measurement Institute; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month salary

Holiday allowance

Profit sharing

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working options

Pension scheme

Travel reimbursement

Home office allowance

Collective health insurance

Access to sports benefits

Job summary

NMi is seeking a Technical, Quality & Risk (TQR) Manager to own the Quality Management System, coordinate internal and external audits, and drive accreditation and continuous improvement across the organisation. You will advise leaders on quality, compliance and operational risk, and translate requirements into practical actions across departments.

The role blends hands-on execution with strategic oversight in a hybrid environment, reporting to senior management and collaborating with global

Qualifications

• HBO degree in a relevant field.
• Several years of experience in quality management, compliance, accreditation, health & safety or related disciplines.
• Experience coordinating audits, managing non-conformities and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, structured documentation processes and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of accreditation environments, regulatory requirements and risk-based thinking.
• Ability to translate quality and compliance requirements into practical solutions and actions.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and hands-on approach with attention to detail.
• Fluent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve NMi’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Coordinate internal and external audits, accreditation assessments and follow-up actions.
• Monitor and manage non-conformities, incidents, corrective actions, and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and further develop QHSSE procedures, documentation and related management systems.
• Advise managers and colleagues on quality, compliance, health & safety and operational risk matters.
• Monitor compliance with accreditation requirements, legislation, and internal policies, and support their practical implementation.
• Prepare TQR reports, management review input, and performance insights to support continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Skills

Quality management

Audits coordination

Stakeholder management

Dutch & English fluency

Communication

Proactive hands-on

Education

HBO degree in Quality Management, Safety, Laboratory Operations, Process Management or Engineering

Job description

NMi is seeking a Technical, Quality & Risk (TQR) Manager to own the Quality Management System, coordinate internal and external audits, and drive accreditation and continuous improvement across the organisation. You will advise leaders on quality, compliance and operational risk, and translate requirements into practical actions across departments.

The role blends hands-on execution with strategic oversight in a hybrid environment, reporting to senior management and collaborating with global