Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Thales, with over 85,000 colleagues worldwide, is dedicated to making the world safer. In the Netherlands, Thales employs 2,500 people, with approximately 300 working in Huizen. In Huizen, Thales provides advanced, reliable network and security solutions globally under the name "SOTAS". Our systems ensure optimal communication, even under extreme conditions, enabling crucial decisions.

The Hardware Engineering and Industrialization Department in Huizen (soon to be Amsterdam) consists of 30 employees focused on the development and qualification of high-quality new products and the maintenance of existing products. The team operates in a multidisciplinary setting, incorporating both mechanical and electronic expertise. As a team, we are responsible for efficient production preparation, which is crucial for our success.

Within the QC team, due to growth in operations, the following vacancy has emerged:

Quality Engineer

A crucial role within the department is that of the QC (Quality Control) engineer. This professional specifically focuses on First Article Inspection (FAI) and the product adoption of our production processes. The Quality Engineer actively participates in improvement programs based on the Lean Six Sigma methodology, continuously striving for streamlining and optimization of our processes.

By emphasizing factory adoption, we ensure that only products of the highest quality leave our production. With a keen eye, the QC engineer verifies that the produced items meet the stringent requirements and quality standards.

The main tasks are:

• Validate the quality of the final product.
• Check the quality of incoming goods.
• Prepare a Non-Conformity Report (NCR) if necessary.
• Introduce quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform FAI (First Article Inspections) on new production batches.

Why You Are a Good Match

• You hold at least a MBO or HBO diploma in mechanical engineering or a similar field.
• You have at least 5+ years of experience in a similar role in quality control within a production environment.
• You are analytical, precise, and problem-solving.
• You have practical experience as a QC engineer and understand FAI and Lean Six Sigma.
• You possess good communication skills and are proactive in identifying improvement points.
• You are willing to expand your knowledge through training provided by Thales Nederland B.V.
• You are proficient in Dutch and English to communicate with the production.

Note: The department will relocate to Amsterdam South-East in August.

What You Will Get in Return

• A challenging job in a fun team within our high-tech, innovative work environment. Including all space for your own initiative and good ideas.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within the organization, for example on a technical, commercial, or international level.
• Valuable international collaborations with colleagues from 68 countries.
• A comfortable workplace in a modern environment, with attention to flexibility and the right work-life balance.
• Mostly you can work wherever and whenever you want to do your work as well and efficiently as possible. Within Thales, we implement hybrid working, where you can work from home two days a week if your role allows it.
• A good salary, appropriate travel expenses, and the possibility to personalize your employment terms annually: you can exchange free days for internet costs, our cycling plan, company fitness, and relocation costs.
• 40 vacation days per year.

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Diversity Statement We believe that your job should support the right work/life balance and the platform should be to fulfill your ambitions. This means that equal opportunities, inclusivity, and an informal culture are essential parts of our success. But also that your health and happiness are very important to us! Therefore, we offer you the flexibility to do what is important to you; whether it is part-time work, working from home, or the possibility to be flexible with your start and end times, we think along with you.

Security Requirements In line with Thales' basic security requirements, we may ask candidates for proof of identity, work permit, and employment plus education history. Some positions also require a security clearance that requires further information. For more information on what is needed for certain security clearance, consult the General Intelligence and Security Service.