Drive quality issues from analysis to lasting improvement. Act as the customer’s quality contact and coordinate data-based problem-solving, 8D investigations, audits, process FMEAs and quality assurance for new products. Based in Veendam.
The role
As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you are the first point of contact for customers on quality matters. You act as project lead for internal and external problem-solving and work with colleagues on lasting improvements. The approach is data-driven and focused on moving from reactive to preventive quality work. The role is based in Veendam.
Your responsibilities
- Analyse quality issues and initiate data-based improvements; issue internal quality alerts when needed.
- Launch 8D investigations when necessary and assemble a team in consultation with managers from different departments.
- In New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and First Article Inspections (FAI), identify critical-to-quality characteristics and assess whether requirements are feasible, manufacturable and can be reliably assured.
- Review quality documentation for new products and prepare FMEA risk assessments for production processes.
- Conduct internal and external audits, follow up on their findings, and monitor the quality of suppliers’ products and services.
What you bring
- Strong analytical skills.
- A customer-focused approach and the confidence to stand your ground when needed.