Quality Assurance Engineer Shipbuilding
Damen
Vlissingen, Netherlands
Published 2 weeks ago
Shipbuilding
Permanent
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About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries in the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
The role
As the Quality Assurance Engineer at Damen Naval you drive excellence in supplier quality assurance for our cutting-edge naval shipbuilding projects. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in optimizing supplier QA processes and procedures for your assigned naval shipbuilding project. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough Quality Assurance Audits at supplier locations across Western Europe, as well as providing expert oversight, guidance, and comprehensive reporting on any subsequent quality issues. This position requires frequent travel to supplier sites within Western Europe.
Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.
A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
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About us
Hop aboard Damen Naval; the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group, where 12,000 professionals work worldwide. Damen Naval delivers advanced naval vessels to clients all over the globe. By implementing the most innovative technological developments in practice, we continue to push the boundaries in the shipbuilding industry. You can be part of our team! Are you ready for duty?
The role
As the Quality Assurance Engineer at Damen Naval you drive excellence in supplier quality assurance for our cutting-edge naval shipbuilding projects. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in optimizing supplier QA processes and procedures for your assigned naval shipbuilding project. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough Quality Assurance Audits at supplier locations across Western Europe, as well as providing expert oversight, guidance, and comprehensive reporting on any subsequent quality issues. This position requires frequent travel to supplier sites within Western Europe.
Key accountabilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Supplier QA Audits & Action: Conduct audits, report findings, and drive necessary actions at suppliers.
- Manage Supplier Quality Risks: Maintain risk register and implement mitigation plans.
- Advance Supplier QA Standards: Contribute to adapting and applying QA principles.
- Ensure Quality Process Application: Verify correct use of supplier quality protocols.
- Implement Tailored QA for Suppliers: Design custom QA processes as needed.
- Provide Strategic Quality Updates: Report supplier QA status and issue mitigation to project management.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
- 4+ years in Quality Assurance Management, ideally within naval, defense, shipbuilding, or complex industrial sectors.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes, preferably in shipbuilding.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in quality assurance, Technical Business Administration, Maritime Technology, Shipbuilding, or equivalent technical field.
- Excellent command of English (written & spoken) is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting quality audits and managing supplier quality risks.
- Solid understanding of QA standards and principles, with a proven ability to contribute to their application and implementation.
- Readiness and capability for frequent travel to supplier locations across Western Europe.
- Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
- Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with both an EU and non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible in accordance with the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:
- A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
- 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
- Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
- PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
- Profit sharing based on company results.
- Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
- Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.
Are you interested in this position, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:
- Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
- Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
- Notice period / possible starting date.
Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.
A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.
Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered.
#LI-DS1