Senior Quality Engineer

Xeryon; Town of Belgium (WI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dynamic, growth-focused environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Xeryon in Leuven, Belgium is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead QA across development and production, mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement in motion control solutions.

You will own supplier quality and ensure ISO standards, leveraging data to identify trends and improvements. A Master’s in Engineering and 5+ years in a high-tech manufacturing quality role are required, with fluency in English and Dutch a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Electronics a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years in a dedicated quality role in manufacturing/high-tech environment a strong plus.
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16497 or ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems.
• Expertise in measurement systems, GD&T, and test method validation (e.g., Gage R&R).
• Proficiency in quality tools/systems such as Ishikawa, Six Sigma, 8D, PPAP, DOE and FMEA.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities across product development and production, mentoring junior engineers and supporting QC/Production.
• Identify risks and drive mitigation in processes based on priority.
• Drive 8D investigations and manage customer and supplier complaint follow-ups.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure ISO 9001 and internal procedures compliance.
• Plan and perform supplier audits and maintain Quality Agreements.
• Develop and document new inspection equipment and test methods.

Skills

Quality leadership

Risk management

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Ishikawa

Six Sigma

8D

PPAP

DOE

FMEA

Gage R&R

Job description

Senior Quality Engineer: Drive Precision in World-Class Motion Control

Location: Leuven, Belgium | Contract: Full-time

As our Senior Quality Engineer at Xeryon in Leuven, you are the guardian of excellence within a rapidly growing scale-up environment. You will lead quality assurance across the entire lifecycle—from innovative product development to high- tech production. By driving structured problem-solving and mentoring junior talent, you ensure our motion control solutions remain world-class. You are the bridge between technical precision and continuous improvement.

Who are we looking for?

You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our high-tech products and processes. Together with the dedicated Quality team, you will take ownership of both internal and supplier-related quality standards. To achieve this, you will focus on the following core responsibilities:

• Quality Leadership: Lead QA activities across product development and production, which includes providing second-line support to QC and Production; mentoring junior engineers and upholding a culture of continuous improvement.
• Risk management: You have a natural ability to swiftly identify potential risks and work to mitigate them in our processes based on priority.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Drive 8D investigations and manage customer and supplier complaint follow-ups.
• NPI & Compliance: Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure adherence to ISO 9001 and internal procedures.
• Supplier Excellence: Plan and perform supplier audits and maintain Quality Agreements.
• Innovation in Inspection: Implement, validate, develop and document new inspection equipment and test methods.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Analyze KPIs and quality data to identify and execute trends and growth opportunities.

Who are we?

Xeryon is a dynamic booming company based in Leuven, renowned for developing the smallest motors in the world. We operate at the cutting edge of precision engineering, fostering an environment where innovation is our daily reality. Working here means being part of a supportive, energetic team where your contributions have a visible and immediate impact on the future of high-tech motion control.

Who are you?

To excel in this role, you need to be highly analytical to navigate complex technical data and identify trends. You must be detail-oriented and accurate, as our micro-motors leave no room for error. Strong documentation and reporting skills are part of your DNA, as well as a solution-oriented mindset and an eagerness to continuously improve processes. You're naturally someone who leads a team and pushes the team to get results.

Hard Skills & Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (Electronics is a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a dedicated quality role. Experience in a manufacturing and/or high-tech environment is a strong plus
• Deep knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16497 or ISO 13485 Quality Managemen Systems.
• Expertise in measurement systems, GD&T, and test method validation (e.g., Gage R&R).
• Proficiency in quality- tools/-systems such as Ishikawa, Six Sigma, 8D, PPAP, DOE and FMEA.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch is considered a strong plus.

What do we offer?

We offer you a direct seat at the table of innovation, where your work has a tangible impact on the quality of groundbreaking products. You will thrive in a supportive culture that values growth and continuous improvement.

• A competitive salary and benefits package aligned with your experience.
• A dynamic work environment within a booming high-tech scale-up.
• The opportunity to shape the quality standards of world-leading precision technology.
• Professional growth in a supportive team focused on excellence and innovation.

Ready to Drive Quality?

If you are enthusiastic, driven, and ready to make your mark in precision engineering, we want to hear from you!

Following an initial screening, suitable candidates will be invited for an interview at our office in Leuven.