Quality Assurance Engineer
About KVE Composites
KVE is an advanced composite development factory, where skilled people build products and create business for the group. We are an autonomous unit within the Daher Group, strategically positioned in The Netherlands. Under one roof, we combine manufacturing with innovative composite product and process development. Our agile teams create composite solutions from concepts up to serial production, in close collaboration with our customers. We excel in advanced composite part production for defence and aerospace, with a focus on radomes, blades, and special products and are leaders in welding technology for thermoplastic composites. Our SME agility is backed by the stability and support of a large international company.
Our Mission
To be an advanced composite development factory, where skilled people build products and create business for the group.
Our Values
We work according to these principles:
Drive – strong inner motivation to achieve goals with a proactive attitude
Pragmatic – focusing on solutions that are effective and realistic
Innovative – bringing original ideas that create or improve value
Team Spirit – working together in mutual trust and respect towards a common goal
Responsible – being reliable, accountable and committed to doing the right thing for the company, customers and society
We're looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer who can build quality into every product
You make sure our products and processes meet the highest aerospace standards. You work across the full lifecycle, from development to production. You find out why things go wrong, fix the cause, and help us get it right the first time.
Your destination
Quality in development and production. You support Engineering and Production on everything quality-related. You make sure quality is built in from design through manufacturing and testing. Together with your colleagues, you create production processes that are robust and repeatable.
Solving problems at the root. You lead the investigation of non-conformities and production issues. You perform root cause analysis and define corrective actions. You also start improvement initiatives that reach across departments.
Quality system and procedures. You develop, implement and improve our internal quality procedures. You maintain and further develop our EN9100-based quality management system. You make sure processes are clearly defined and that people follow them.
Working across disciplines. You work closely with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain, and you connect these teams around quality. You also support internal and external audits.
Your luggage
BSc, MSc or BEng in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or similar
At least 5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Experience with quality systems
Have knowledge of EN9100 as a plus
Strong communication skills and a proactive mindset
Affinity with composites, aerospace or high-tech production is an advantage
You speak English fluently and can easily communicate using the appropriate technical terms, both verbally and in writing.
You already hold a Dutch work visa or are an EU citizen. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship (under the Highly Skilled Migrant Scheme) for this position.
You already live in the Netherlands, due to the travel time to our office.
Your route
In this role, you will develop into a key quality specialist within KVE, gaining in-depth knowledge of composite development and manufacturing processes. KVE will support your growth through:
hands-on experience across development and production
exposure to complex technical challenges
training and continuous professional development
Over time, you will play a central role in further improving and professionalizing the organization’s quality performance.
What you’ll get
A one-year contract (32–40 hours) with the prospect of permanent employment
25 vacation days
Travel allowance
Bike plan and pension scheme
Training and professional development. You build in-depth knowledge of composite development and manufacturing, and you can grow into a key quality specialist at KVE.
Your improvements have a visible, lasting impact on our products and processes.
Why join us?
At KVE, you will work on advanced composite products in a highly specialized aerospace environment, where quality is a requirement but most importantly a key driver of success. Your work will directly contribute to:
improving process stability and first-time-right performance
reducing rework and inefficiencies
strengthening the professionalism and maturity of our organization
You will be part of a collaborative team where your insights and improvements have a visible and lasting impact.
Here’s how the application process works
Apply – Upload your resume and cover letter, and answer a few short questions.
Meet & Greet – We get to know each other and get a better sense of one another.
In-depth Interview– Interview with the hiring manager about your professional expertise and the job responsibilities.
Terms of Employment – We’ll discuss practical details, such as terms and conditions and your start date.
Ready to take off?
We only consider complete applications (resume + answered questions).
Not quite sure if you meet the profile requirements? Apply anyway, and we’ll work together to see if there’s a match.
Questions about this job opening? Please contact Stavroula Kafka at kafka@kve.nl.
Third-party applications in response to this job posting are not appreciated.
Please note: Currently, we do not offer visa sponsorship or a relocation allowance for this position.