Quality Assurance Engineer for Frencken Machining (Eindhoven or Reuver)

Job description

At Frencken we produce complex, high-precision components for semiconductor equipment, medical technology, aerospace, and mechatronics. From our sites in Reuver and Eindhoven, we deliver precision parts to international customers who count on stable processes and uncompromising quality - combining modern machining with genuine craftsmanship and an informal culture. Your role As Quality Assurance Engineer, you safeguard quality and help us build an organisation that operates from a Zero Defects, First Time Right mindset. You combine technical insight with strong analytics and excellent communication, working daily with colleagues across Eindhoven and Reuver as well as suppliers and customers. You'll tackle root causes - not just symptoms - and be a visible, connecting force across the business. What you'll do Lead 8D root cause analyses and handle complaints and non-conformities Drive corrective and preventive actions using PPAP, Pareto, Fishbone, 5x Why, FMEA, A3 Perform internal, external, customer, and certification audits (ISO 9001, 13485, 14001) Support NPI trajectories and ECNs, safeguarding CTQs and process handover Communicate actively with customers on quality topics, deviations, and improvements Coach internal teams and suppliers in quality thinking Act as sparring partner for engineering, production, management, and customers Where you'll work Based at either Eindhoven or Reuver - you choose. You will travel frequently between both sites and be the bridge that keeps cross-site collaboration flowing. What you bring Bachelor's level, preferably technical Able to read technical drawings Strong communicator with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus Good to have 3–5 years in a technical high-tech environment Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Glovia) Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 13485, 14001 Lean Six Sigma (Orange/Green Belt) German language skills Who you are Open, approachable, curious, and customer-focused. You spot problems and bring solutions. You take ownership, think in processes rather than incidents, and naturally bring people along in quality thinking. For you, quality isn't control - it is shared responsibility. What we offer CAO Metalektro conditions, 40 vacation days International, inclusive environment with informal culture and short lines Dutch & English language training Development and growth opportunities Team activities and company events Why Frencken? You'll work on products that truly matter, for customers with the highest standards, in an organisation that never stops getting better. Ready to build quality into everything we make? Let's talk! Apply today!