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

• Enjoy 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.