Key Skills

Job Description

We're looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer who can build quality into every product You make sure our products and processes meet the highest aerospace standards. You work across the full lifecycle, from development to production. You find out why things go wrong, fix the cause, and help us get it right the first time. Your destination Quality in development and production. You support Engineering and Production on everything quality-related. You make sure quality is built in from design through manufacturing and testing. Together with your colleagues, you create production processes that are robust and repeatable. Solving problems at the root. You lead the investigation of non-conformities and production issues. You perform root cause analysis and define corrective actions. You also start improvement initiatives that reach across departments. Quality system and procedures. You develop, implement and improve our internal quality procedures. You maintain and further develop our EN9100-based quality management system. You make sure processes are clearly defined and that people follow them. Working across disciplines. You work closely with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain, and you connect these teams around quality. You also support internal and external audits. Your luggage BSc, MSc or BEng in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or similar At least 5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment Experience with quality systems Have knowledge of EN9100 as a plus Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset Affinity with composites, aerospace or high-tech production is an advantage You speak English fluently and can easily communicate using the appropriate technical terms, both verbally and in writing. You already hold a Dutch work visa or are an EU citizen. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship (under the Highly Skilled Migrant Scheme) for this position. You already live in the Netherlands, due to the travel time to our office. Your route In this role, you will develop into a key quality specialist within KVE, gaining in-depth knowledge of composite development and manufacturing processes. KVE will support your growth through: hands-on experience across development and production exposure to complex technical challenges training and continuous professional development Over time, you will play a central role in further improving and professionalizing the organization’s quality performance. What you’ll get A one-year contract (32–40 hours) with the prospect of permanent employment 25 vacation days Travel allowance Bike plan and pension scheme Training and professional development. You build in-depth knowledge of composite development and manufacturing, and you can grow into a key quality specialist at KVE. Your improvements have a visible, lasting impact on our products and processes. Why join us? At KVE, you will work on advanced composite products in a highly specialized aerospace environment, where quality is a requirement but most importantly a key driver of success. Your work will directly contribute to: improving process stability and first-time-right performance reducing rework and inefficiencies strengthening the professionalism and maturity of our organization You will be part of a collaborative team where your insights and improvements have a visible and lasting impact. Here’s how the application process works Apply – Upload your resume and cover letter, and answer a few short questions. Meet & Greet – We get to know each other and get a better sense of one another. In-depth Interview– Interview with the hiring manager about your professional expertise and the job responsibilities. Terms of Employment – We’ll discuss practical details, such as terms and conditions and your start date. Ready to take off? We only consider complete applications (resume + answered questions). Not quite sure if you meet the profile requirements? Apply anyway, and we’ll work together to see if there’s a match. Questions about this job opening? Please contact Stavroula Kafka at [email protected]. Third-party applications in response to this job posting are not appreciated. Please note: Currently, we do not offer visa sponsorship or a relocation allowance for this position.

Core Responsibilities

Support Engineering and Production in building quality into products and processes throughout development, manufacturing, and testing. Lead investigations into non-conformities, perform root cause analysis, define corrective actions, improve quality procedures and the EN9100-based quality management system, and support audits.

Requirements

Requires a BSc, MSc, or BEng in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, and at least five years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Candidates should have experience with quality systems, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset; EN9100 knowledge and experience with composites, aerospace, or high-tech production are advantageous, and applicants must already have the right to work in the Netherlands and live there.

Benefits

• 25 Vacation Days
• Travel Allowance
• Bike Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Training and Professional Development