Quality Engineer – High-Tech Manufacturing / Deep Tech
Location: Amsterdam (on-site / hybrid)
Industry: Advanced Engineering / High-Tech Systems
The Role
We are supporting a growing deep-tech company operating in highly regulated, high-performance industries. They are looking to hire a Quality Engineer to take ownership of product and process quality across the full lifecycle-from development and industrialisation through to low-volume production and delivery.
This role sits at the intersection of Engineering, Production, and Operations, and is key to ensuring robust quality standards in a fast-paced, scale-up environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and drive the non-conformance (NCR) process, including root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
- Prepare for and support internal and external audits (e.g. ISO 9001 and customer audits)
- Define and maintain acceptance criteria, release procedures, and production documentation
- Support development projects by assessing manufacturability, compliance risks, and production readiness
- Strengthen and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and documentation processes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring quality issues
- Work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field
- 5-10 years’ experience in quality roles within high-tech or precision manufacturing environments
- Strong experience with ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Proven track record in NCR ownership, root cause analysis (e.g. 8D), and CAPA processes
- Experience preparing for audits and managing compliance requirements
- Knowledge of production documentation, traceability, and batch records
- Strong communication skills with a practical, solution-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment
Preferred:
- Experience within regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, defence, medical, or similar)
- Background in product introduction, industrialisation, or scaling production
- Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments
What’s on Offer:
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping quality within a growing deep-tech company
- High level of ownership and autonomy
- Exposure to advanced engineering systems used in demanding applications
- Collaborative and ambitious team environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oliver Stewart