Job Title
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Team Leader
Job Description
As a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer at Vanderlande, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of the company's processes and products. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure that quality expectations are consistently achieved. Your responsibilities will include planning and executing audits, managing action plans and supporting continuous improvement strategies.
You will report to the Manager of Operational Excellence and you will supervise, support and motivate a team of 4 quality professionals (2 in Quality Control and 2 in Quality Assurance), ensuring alignment with departmental goals, team development, and performance management.
In addition to managing your team, you will work in close collaboration with the other team leaders within the Operational Excellence department to ensure cross-functional coordination and the successful implementation of quality strategies.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise, and motivate the QA/QC team, ensuring alignment with departmental goals and promoting professional growth within the team.
- Coordinate the daily work of your team, setting priorities and ensuring timely delivery of quality objectives.
- Actively participate in and lead quality improvement cycles.
- Manage the planning and execution of internal audits, involving your team in their preparation and execution.
- Coordinate and oversee external audits (QA SC), ensuring your team supports and follows up on corrective actions.
- Plan and execute audits of local suppliers, ensuring proper delegation and follow-up within your team.
- Supervise and monitor action plans, guaranteeing effective implementation both internally and externally.
- Gather, analyze, and report quality data to senior management, using insights to drive improvements within the team.
- Ensure proper execution of PPAP and FMEA processes, with direct involvement and ownership from your team members.
- Monitor your team’s performance and ensure clarity in roles and responsibilities.
- Collaborate closely with other team leaders in the Operational Excellence department to align strategies, share insights, and support joint initiatives.
- Foster effective communication and cooperation between the quality team and other departments.
- Support the Head of Operational Excellence in leading and executing strategic quality initiatives.
- Promote a mindset of continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence within your team.
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid workplace (60% Office 40% WFH)
- Flexible Retribution
- Career plan with the company
