Supplier Quality Engineer | NTS Eindhoven

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

At NTS, we make it possible together. Technology inspires and drives us; it is our passion. Every day we work on unique solutions for complex challenges. Whether it's ultra-complex or ultra-precise solutions, we are proud of what we do and what we deliver. Do you want to discover together what is possible? Do you want to exceed customer expectations and achieve the highest customer satisfaction? Are you driven, enthusiastic, and does your heart beat faster for high-tech product development? Then join as a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) at NTS Eindhoven.

Job Description

As a Supplier Quality Engineer at NTS Eindhoven, you are the quality link between our internal organization and (inter)national suppliers. You ensure the quality of purchased parts and systems from the initial design to series production and actively manage risk and continuous improvement. This way, you directly contribute to the success of our customers and our high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Defining critical (manufacturing) parts together with NPI Engineering;
• Ensuring supply chain quality from concept phase to release-for-volume in a low-volume, high-complexity environment;
• Monitoring and improving supplier processes (such as machining, welding, and grinding) in accordance with APQP (pFMEA, control plans, etc.);
• Performing First Article Inspections together with the Quality Inspector and/or NPI engineering;
• Close collaboration with Project Buyers and NPI engineers within multidisciplinary project teams;
• Analyzing quality data, leading 8D teams, and eliminating root causes towards "zero defects";
• Building strategic relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders and creating support for joint quality and cost goals.

Requirements

We are looking for an analytically strong Supplier Quality Engineer with a proactive, results-oriented attitude and the following background:

• Technical vocational/higher professional education (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics) and at least 5 years of SQE experience in the high-tech or manufacturing industry;
• Knowledge of FMEA, 8D, APQP, SPC, and production processes (milling/turning/sheet metal work) at suppliers;
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data-driven improvement proposals into concrete actions;
• Demonstrable experience with supplier audits and relationship/supplier management;
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English;
• Structured, decisive, and able to engage people in improvement processes.

Your Benefits

At NTS, we combine our passion for technology with innovative solutions for complex challenges. You will have the freedom and trust to fully utilize and develop your talents in a dynamic and energetic environment. We invest in both technology and you as a future colleague.

With this challenge, we offer the following benefits:

• Salary ranging from €4,600 to €6,000 gross per month, depending on experience and qualifications;
• Over 40 days off: 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days with a full-time position;
• Personal development and career growth opportunities, for example, through training and education;
• Yearly budget of €150 gross, freely spendable on vitality, bike plan, or gym via the Alleo app;
• Travel allowance of €0.21 per kilometer (max. 50 km one way) or full reimbursement of public transport costs;
• Excellent pension scheme at PME;
• Laptop and mobile phone;
• Free fruit at work.

About NTS

We provide unique solutions for complex challenges and drive the technological advancement of our customers. By combining development, production, and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing together the supply chain. We combine the best skills and smartest ideas into a working system for the most advanced Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronic, and Analytical solutions in the world. That is why we have become a Tier-1 supplier for OEMs and an international player operating from various locations in Europe, Asia, and the US.

While we offer our teams a great workplace all over the world, we do not forget to remain firmly rooted locally. Ultimately, the core of NTS is formed by our people. Their excellent manufacturing skills, customer-oriented mindset, and clear technical solutions have made NTS what it is today. Together, we create a culture that everyone can be proud of because we make it possible together. That is why we seize every opportunity to celebrate our people, our craftsmanship, and our successes.

Interested?

Apply directly and send your CV (and any motivation) via the application button below. For more information about this vacancy or our organization, you can contact Recruitment Business Partner Manon Leighton via email: [e-mail]

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