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Job Description

Job Description As a Quality Officer Design for Six Sigma, you play a key role in supporting quality throughout product development projects. You support projects to strive for first-time-right development, help managing and reducing risks, define process directions, and drive continuous improvement in product and process quality. In practice, this means: Continuous Improvement Process improvement: Manage (workshops on) Product Creation Process flow chart improvements and maintenance Clarify processes by documenting and aligning them with Engineering Improve internal Q&R processes through small improvements Standardize internal Q&R processes and document these in department instructions Develop or update e-Learnings if applicable Help with identifying process knowledge gaps in project teams and support resolving them by providing training on: The Product Creation Process and its key deliverables The V-model Basic configuration management Quality Assurance Support Engineers with key Product Creation Process deliverables, such as: DFMEAs, Scorecards and Supplier Signoffs Support Project Management and Engineers with task management within projects Support Project Management on process deviations and related risk management Create input for project reviews from a quality perspective, to give the project a neutral insight into and fact-based overview of their progress Quality Control Review key deliverables and provide constructive feedback to support quality, process compliance and continuous improvement. Other work-related duties may be assigned to support the team. Your profile As a Quality Officer, you have a technical bachelor’s or master’s degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in the Automotive industry or in a product development environment. Also, you have excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Additionally, you: Have experience in structured development processes, preferably experienced in key deliverables of the Product Creation Process, such as the TRS, DFMEA, Scorecards, Concept Design Reviews, Safety Design and Compliance reviews Can learn and use new processes and techniques and resourcefully solve issues Have the willingness to grow continuously, both personally and professionally and have strong results orientation Have a Six Sigma Belt Certification (Green belt, DFSS belt and/or Black Belt) Are experienced in Six Sigma, Shainin, Lean or other problem-solving techniques Proficient in the Dutch and English language, verbally and in writing Preferably: Have experience in auditing procedures, processes, and tools Preferably: You have a basic understanding of the DAF Quality Management System We realize that no candidate will match every requirement perfectly. If you believe you can contribute to our team and thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply anyway. Department Quality & Reliability is responsible for supporting Quality, Reliability, Functional Safety, and Cyber Security. The department has four groups; Quality Management, Six Sigma Support, Reliability, Functional Safety/Cyber Security and consists of 16 enthusiastic professionals in Europe and North America. For the Six Sigma Support group we have an open position as a Quality Officer Design for Six Sigma. This is a challenging and diverse role offering excellent opportunities for professional growth. You will interact with stakeholders at various levels in the organization. Personal development is stimulated and valued. We offer At DAF you will work in an innovative and committed organization. Cooperation and responsibility are key. We offer you a career with development opportunities. You don't just choose a job, you choose for a career at DAF. Working together on a high tech product, with passion and pride. That's working at DAF. In addition to a good salary, DAF offers you the following working conditions: A 36-hour workweek; 27 Vacation days and a possibility of 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours); A variable bonus, based on DAF results; A good work-life balance (due to flexible working hours); A retirement plan and group health insurance; Extensive opportunities for personal growth, such as education programs and (online) training courses. Drive your career, join DAF! Interested? If you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take this challenge, we invite you to apply! For further information, please contact Charlotte Gravesteijn-Moelands (Recruiter) via 040 - 214 3445.

Core Responsibilities

Support quality throughout product development projects by driving continuous improvement and managing risks. Responsibilities include documenting process flows, supporting engineers with DFMEAs and scorecards, and reviewing key deliverables for process compliance.

Requirements

Requires a technical bachelor's or master's degree and over 5 years of experience, preferably in the automotive industry. Candidates must hold a Six Sigma Belt certification and be proficient in both Dutch and English.

Benefits

• 36-hour workweek
• 27 Vacation days
• 13 ADV days
• Variable bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Retirement plan
• Group health insurance
• Education programs
• Online training courses