Quality Technician: Inspect, Improve & Ensure ISO Standards

Advantech Europe; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantech Europe is seeking a Quality Technician to support quality processes in our manufacturing environment. You will perform inspections, conduct tests, and help ensure products meet ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist in root-cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone methods, and contribute to continuous improvement and training for production staff.

Qualifications

• Diploma or associate degree in Quality Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ year of proven experience in a Quality technician or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality control processes, tools, and methodologies, with good knowledge in ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001 and ISO 13485).
• Proficiency in quality inspection equipment and software; knowledge of SPC and Minitab is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections on materials, components, and products according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Conduct tests and assessments to ensure products meet defined specifications, documenting findings and reporting deviations.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conforming products, using quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis.
• Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to update and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and inspection checklists.
• Assist in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics, conducting data analysis to identify trends and drive preventive actions.
• Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, etc.), and Advantech policies.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Root-cause analysis

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

Minitab

Education

Diploma or Associate degree in Quality Management or Engineering

Manufacturing experience

Tools

SPC

Quality inspection equipment

Job description

Advantech Europe is seeking a Quality Technician to support quality processes in our manufacturing environment. You will perform inspections, conduct tests, and help ensure products meet ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assist in root-cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone methods, and contribute to continuous improvement and training for production staff.