Quality Engineer VDL ETG

About this vacancy

VDL ETG Almelo is a high-tech development and production partner specializing in the realization of complex modules and systems for sectors such as semicon, medical technology, solar energy, and aerospace. What makes VDL ETG unique is the combination of engineering and production under one roof. This enables projects to be designed, developed, and assembled entirely in-house.

The organization fosters an open and collegial working atmosphere, with collaboration and innovation at the forefront. Working at VDL ETG means contributing to technology that has a global impact. Projects range from improving chip technology to supporting medical breakthroughs, tackling challenges that others consider impossible.

As a Quality Engineer, you are responsible for monitoring and improving the production process and end product. You act as the connecting link between operations, engineering, project teams, and clients, ensuring continuous quality and efficiency improvements.

Your tasks:

• Implementing and verifying processes aimed at continuous improvement
• Conducting tests and quality controls and initiating improvement actions
• Keeping clients informed about ongoing projects and improvement trajectories
• Playing an active role in operations, with your improvement proposals translated into DMAIC projects and Kaizen actions
• Taking ownership in problem-solving and analyzing reports from internal and external parties

What we expect from you

We are looking for a colleague who thinks in terms of solutions rather than problems. Someone who enjoys collaboration and takes ownership in projects. You are communicative, analytical, and passionate about production and technology. Your profile: - Completed technical higher education (HBO or WO) in Technical Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics. - Strong communication skills and customer-oriented. - Analytical and precise, with initiative and ownership. - A team player who collaborates effectively. - Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma is a plus (experience gained during studies, internships, or projects is also valuable).

What you can expect from us

At TMC, we believe in personal development, innovation, and collaboration. As a Quality Engineer, we offer you: - A permanent employment contract, because we believe in sustainable collaborations. - A salary ranging from €3,000 to €4,000 gross per month, depending on experience and expertise. - Profit sharing of up to 40%, so your efforts are truly rewarded. - An annual training budget of €2,200 for coaching and studies, because we invest in your future. - Participation in a business cell with experienced employeneurs who inspire and support you. - The opportunity to realize your own projects or innovations through our Entrepreneurial Lab. - Challenging projects with various clients: from contractors and consultancy firms to (semi-)government organizations. At TMC, you are at the center. You shape your career path, and we facilitate your success.