The posting
Quality Assurance Engineer Tilburg | Full-time | Aerospace | Anticipated start date: January 1, 2027
Are you passionate about quality, safety, and continuous improvement? We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team in Tilburg and help ensure that our processes, procedures, and quality standards meet the high requirements of the aerospace industry. In this role, you will work closely with different departments across the organization, as well as with customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. It is a varied position combining audits, quality investigations, supplier quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
What will you do? As a Quality Assurance Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
Maintain and continuously improve the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE), company procedures, and quality documentation. Prepare, plan, coordinate, and support internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits. Participate in audits and support departments throughout the audit process. Coordinate and follow up on audit findings and non-conformities, ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented. Support supplier qualification, approval, and performance monitoring activities. Provide quality support to operational departments and assist in resolving quality-related issues. Lead and coordinate internal and customer quality escape investigations, including Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities. Maintain professional communication with customers, partners, and suppliers regarding quality matters. Support hazard identification, risk assessments, and risk management activities. Contribute to the development and delivery of Safety & Quality training. Support and monitor change management activities to ensure compliance and effective risk mitigation. Promote a culture of quality, compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
What do you bring? We are looking for someone who is not only focused on maintaining quality standards, but also motivated to continuously improve them. You have:
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline. At least 3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, manufacturing, aerospace, MRO, or another highly regulated industry. Experience with internal and external audits. Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Root Cause Analysis methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. The ability to work independently, take ownership, and manage multiple priorities.
Nice to have It would be an advantage if you have experience with:
Aerospace or aviation maintenance environments. EASA Part-145, FAA regulations, AS9100, or equivalent quality standards. Supplier Quality Management. Performing audits or holding an auditor qualification. Risk management and change management processes.
Who are you? You are analytical and detail-oriented while maintaining a practical and collaborative approach. You feel comfortable working in a technical environment and can easily switch between procedures, audits, investigations, and day-to-day operational challenges.
Most importantly, you do not simply identify quality issues. You want to understand the root cause, find sustainable solutions, and help the organization continuously improve.For you, quality is not just a procedure. It is something we create together, every day.
