Are you passionate about building quality into products and processes from the very beginning? Do you enjoy working in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment where innovation, prototyping, pilot builds, and industrialization projects are becoming an increasingly important part of the business?
About the role
As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting Vanderlande's transition towards a manufacturing organization that not only produces high-quality products but also enables the successful introduction of new technologies, products, and processes. You will act as a facilitator, coach, and quality expert, ensuring that risks are identified early, lessons are translated into sustainable improvements, and robust processes are developed that support future growth.
What will you do?
As part of the Manufacturing Quality Assurance team, you will be responsible for driving proactive quality assurance activities across the factory. You will have a strong focus on new product introduction (NPI), industrialization projects, process improvements, supplier management and operational excellence.
You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and the Operations teams to ensure that quality is built into every stage of production.
Key responsibilities
Quality risk management
Lead and facilitate Product and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEA) to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Capture and translate lessons learned from projects into standardized processes and best practices.
Promote a risk-based mindset across manufacturing and industrialization activities to enhance product and process reliability.
Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for quality, reliability, and manufacturing process issues.
Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, A3, PDCA, and Ishikawa to resolve complex challenges.
Coach cross-functional teams in effective problem-solving and continuous improvement techniques.
Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented, monitored, and sustained to prevent recurrence.
Industrialization & New Product Introduction
Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and industrialization projects to ensure successful product launches.
Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate design requirements into efficient and robust manufacturing processes.
Embed quality requirements throughout process development and new product introduction phases to achieve first-time-right execution.
Process Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence
Analyze manufacturing performance and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Lead initiatives that enhance process standardization, robustness, and operational excellence across manufacturing operations.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
What do we ask from you?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and analytical professional who enjoys working in a technical and project-driven environment.
You bring:
HBO degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience with or strong interest in FMEA facilitation and risk management methodologies.
Experience in Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving methods (8D, PDCA, A3, Lean Six Sigma, etc.).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate findings into practical improvements.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
The ability to influence stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels.
Experience in a manufacturing, industrialization, or engineering environment.
A proactive, hands-on attitude and willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor.
Fluent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
What we offer
We offer a position in an informal, international, and professional working environment with plenty of opportunities for personal development.
In addition, we offer:
A gross monthly salary between €4,300 and €5,200, with opportunities for further growth.
40 vacation days per year (20 statutory days and 20 flexible days through a flexible benefits budget).
Travel allowance, including full reimbursement of public transport costs.
An excellent pension scheme and discounts on supplementary health insurance.
A Health & Wellbeing budget of €300 per calendar year.
Access to our on-site health center, including fitness facilities, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.
Learning and development opportunities through the Vanderlande Academy.
Contact
Can you see yourself becoming part of our team? Apply directly by uploading your CV and optional motivation letter through the application form.
For more information, please contact Britt Laarhoven, Recruiter, at +31 (0)413 49 33 73 or via email at [email protected].
Feel free to take a look inside our factory by watching this video.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- HBO degree or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience with or strong interest in FMEA facilitation and risk management methodologies
- Experience in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, PDCA, A3, or Lean Six Sigma
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and translate findings into practical improvements
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders across different functions and organizational levels
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrialization, or engineering environment
- Proactive, hands-on attitude and willingness to work on the manufacturing floor
- Fluent Dutch and English communication skills, written and verbal
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
