Quality Lead

Quality Engineer
Owning and driving the NCR process, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation
The role
We primarily operate in aerospace and defense-focused markets where reliability and compliance are critical. As Quality Engineer, you safeguard product and process quality from development through industrialization to small-series production and delivery. In this role, you operate at the intersection of Production, Engineering, and Operations.
Your key activities include:
* Own and drive the NCR process, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.;
* Prepare and guide internal and external audits (ISO 9001 and customer audits);
* Define and maintain acceptance criteria, release procedures, and batch records;
* Participate in development projects to review manufacturability, compliance risks, and production readiness;
* Strengthen and professionalize our QMS, documentation control, and engineering practices;
* Drive structural process improvements and reduce recurring quality issues.
You
* Like the dynamics of a small- fast-moving and rapidly changing company;
* Recognize yourself in our core values: We are Tech Innovators, One Team, Proactive and we Make it Work;
* Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and have 5-10 years of experience in quality roles in high-tech or precision manufacturing environments;
* Have a proven track record on:

• ISO 9001 quality management systems.;
• NCR ownership and structured root cause analysis (8D / CAPA);
• Audit preparation and compliance processes;
• Production documentation, traceability, and batch records.;

* Are a great communicator, decisive and execution-driven. You make complex quality requirements practical and workable;
* Bonus points: Experience working in Aerospace or Defense market or other highly regulated environments;
* More bonus points: Experience in product introduction or industrialization.;
* Are living in the Netherlands and available to operate from our office in Alkmaar.
What we offer
* Opportunity to join a front-runner in the Photonics industry in an autonomous role where you build and shape the quality foundation;
* Direct impact on cutting-edge sensing systems used in aerospace, defense, and high-demanding environments;
* An entrepreneurial environment where your decisions matter and where you can grow with the company;
* A fun, ambitious team, many enjoyable team events, and a good benefits package.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Veronica Gains