Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – High-Tech Manufacturing

NTS; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 51,336 - 66,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range €4,600–€6,000 gross/mo

Vacation 27 days + 13 ADV

Training and career growth

Annual vitality budget €150 gross

Travel allowance or public transport

Pension PME

Laptop and mobile phone

Free fruit at work

Job summary

NTS Eindhoven is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to bridge our internal teams and external suppliers. You will ensure quality from design to production, lead risk management, and drive continuous improvements for high-precision, high-tech parts.

The role requires strong data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and fluency in Dutch and English. You’ll contribute to an ambitious quality program and be part of a global supplier network at NTS.

Qualifications

• Technical vocational/higher professional education in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• At least 5 years of SQE experience in high-tech or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of FMEA, 8D, APQP, SPC in supplier environments.
• Experience with supplier audits and supplier management.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication; structured, decisive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define critical (manufacturing) parts with NPI Engineering.
• Ensure supply chain quality from concept to release-for-volume in low-volume, high-complexity environments.
• Monitor and improve supplier processes (machining, welding, grinding) per APQP.
• Perform First Article Inspections with Quality Inspector/NPI engineering.
• Collaborate with Project Buyers and NPI engineers in multidisciplinary teams.
• Analyze quality data, lead 8D teams, drive root-cause elimination toward zero defects.
• Build strategic relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

SQE experience

FMEA

APQP

8D

SPC

Supplier audits

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Job description

NTS Eindhoven is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to bridge our internal teams and external suppliers. You will ensure quality from design to production, lead risk management, and drive continuous improvements for high-precision, high-tech parts.

The role requires strong data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and fluency in Dutch and English. You’ll contribute to an ambitious quality program and be part of a global supplier network at NTS.