Senior Quality Engineer - Lead QMS & Process Excellence

SMART Photonics; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMART Photonics is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Eindhoven to drive quality improvements and scale our manufacturing capabilities. The role spans data analytics, product introduction, and 8D analysis, with a focus on building robust processes and a strong quality culture.

You will lead internal audits, CAPAs, and supplier-related quality activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• 10+ years of operational experience in a commercial manufacturing environment.
• Experience with FMEA, 8D and CAPA.
• ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 quality systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System to ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and other required Standards.
• Manage internal audit program; perform internal audits, manage CAPAs, facilitate certification and customer audits.
• Coordinate problem solving, root cause finding and risk management with stakeholders.
• Ensure Quality is built in for new product introduction and product platforms.
• Manage and improve Quality Training.
• Support the team with ad-hoc requests.

Skills

Data analysis

Six Sigma Black Belt

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

FMEA

8D

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

SMART Photonics is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Eindhoven to drive quality improvements and scale our manufacturing capabilities. The role spans data analytics, product introduction, and 8D analysis, with a focus on building robust processes and a strong quality culture.

You will lead internal audits, CAPAs, and supplier-related quality activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction in a highly regulated environment.