Quality Assurance Engineer (Aerospace)

Our client develops and manufactures advanced composite structures for the aerospace sector. As a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, you will play a key role in defining and optimizing quality processes so that all products meet customer expectations and international standards.

Tasks:

As part of a growing QA team, you will be involved in setting up and improving quality assurance processes across projects and the broader organization. Your main tasks include:

• Developing and implementing QA plans that ensure compliance with customer and project requirements

• Defining inspection steps and creating inspection plans

• Ensuring quality across the supply chain and working closely with suppliers

• Reviewing and writing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)

• Leading root cause analyses and implementing corrective and preventive actions

• Optimizing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS)

• Acting as a liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding quality matters

• Supporting internal and external audits in compliance with standards such as AS9100

We are looking for a strategic yet detail-oriented quality professional. Our ideal candidate has:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance within manufacturing or engineering

• Experience in aerospace or composite production is a strong advantage

• Familiarity with audit processes (internal and external)

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

• A process-driven mindset and knowledge of QA methodologies

• Technical knowledge of inspection techniques and tools

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Proficiency in English (Dutch is a plus)

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is a plus

You will be part of an organization that works on cutting-edge aerospace innovations. We offer:

• A dynamic and high-tech work environment driven by quality and precision

• Opportunities for personal and professional development through training, coaching, and on-the-job learning

• A hybrid work model with flexible home office possibilities

• 32 vacation days to support a healthy work-life balance

• A competitive monthly gross salary between €4.012 and €6.172, depending on your experience and qualifications

• A solid pension plan

You will work in a close team in the production department. You have a lot of contact with the team leader and foreman of the production department. 
You also work a lot together with other colleagues, for example from the Quality and Engineering departments.