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