Senior Process & Quality Engineer

Qabird; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Professional development

Long-term cooperation

Job summary

Qabird is seeking a skilled engineer to advance hydrogen powertrain technologies for aerospace applications. You will join a motivated team delivering engineering solutions in a fast-paced environment, driving quality and certification readiness.

The role focuses on quality systems, process controls, DOA support under EASA, and cross‑functional collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders. 5+ years of related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and QMS.
• Experience in hydrogen system development engineering.
• Ability to understand complex engineering challenges and deliver timely solutions.
• Traceability, verification infrastructure knowledge.
• System safety assessments, failure analysis, and certification planning.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a high‑performing small team.
• Occasional travel to suppliers and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for process and quality management systems.
• Ensure aviation certification and quality standards compliance.
• Support DOA pursuit under EASA.
• Develop and maintain quality processes aligned with HAPSS program.
• Document process controls, inspection plans and validation protocols.
• Lead CAPA for non-conformances and field issues.
• Support supplier quality management and audits.
• Develop FAI/PPAP and CPk documentation.
• Prepare validation/verification documentation and support gates.
• Assist with configuration management and traceability.
• Coordinate with system suppliers for cross‑chain compliance.

Skills

Hydrogen systems

Quality management

Aviation standards

CAPA processes

System integration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's degree advantage

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

AS9145/APQP

Job description

About this role

Your mission

You will play a key role in the development & integration of Hydrogen Powertrain technologies in a variety of aerospace applications. You will be part of a highly motivated team working in a fast-paced environment delivering pioneering engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for process and quality management systems, while fostering innovative and creative solutions that meet aviation certification and quality standards.
• Strong working knowledge of aviation quality standards (e.g. ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9145/APQP).
• Support the ongoing efforts towards obtaining Design Organisation Approval (DOA) under EASA.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality management processes and procedures aligned with HAPSS program requirements.
• Establish and document manufacturing and assembly process controls, including inspection plans, work instructions, and process validation protocols.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes for non-conformances, deviations, and field issues.
• Support supplier quality management, including audits, incoming inspection criteria, and supplier corrective action requests.
• Develop and maintain First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, and process capability (Cpk) documentation.
• Prepare documentation for validation and verification in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations and contribute to technical review gates.
• Support configuration management and traceability of parts, materials, and processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate with system suppliers to ensure process and quality compliance across the supply chain.

Job requirements

Your luggage

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field is required. Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and aerospace process standards. Knowledge of safety standards for software and complex electronic hardware is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in hydrogen system development engineering surroundings.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex engineering challenges and deliver timely solutions.
• System specs, traceability, and verification infrastructure knowledge.
• System functional test plans, including software testing and verification.
• System safety assessments, failure hazard analysis, and certification test plans.
• Strong communication skills and experience working under pressure in a small high performing team.
• Occasional travel to suppliers and industry events.
• Occasional travel in and out of country to supplier/partner sites.

What we offer

• Contributing to realize the vision on true zero emission aviation: a revolution in the aerospace!
• An inspiring working environment in a highly motivated team with mixed experiences and backgrounds.
• Market competitive salary and secondary conditions.
• Long term cooperation with continuous professional development.