Job Title: Quality Engineer
Department: Quality
Location: Brussels
Industry: Electronics
Position Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that electronic products meet internal and external quality standards throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports manufacturing, supplier quality, and new product introduction (NPI) by implementing quality systems, driving continuous improvement, and resolving product and process non-conformities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Quality Assurance & Control
* Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and inspection plans.
* Review and approve control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions.
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, or other applicable standards.
* Monitor product quality metrics (FPY, DPPM, scrap rates, RMA trends).
2. Manufacturing Quality Support
* Provide quality engineering support to SMT, PCB assembly, box build, and test operations.
* Analyze process capability (Cp, Cpk) and implement corrective actions.
* Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), or similar methodologies.
* Support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and new product introductions (NPI).
3. Supplier Quality
* Evaluate and qualify suppliers for electronic components and PCBs.
* Conduct supplier audits and manage corrective action requests (SCARs).
* Drive incoming inspection improvements and supplier performance monitoring.
4. Customer Quality & Compliance
* Act as quality interface for customers regarding complaints and audits.
* Lead customer complaint investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (RoHS, REACH, CE, UL as applicable).
5. Continuous Improvement
* Lead quality improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
* Perform statistical analysis and trend reporting.
* Drive reduction of defects, rework, and field returns.
Required Qualifications
Education
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
Experience
* 3+ years of experience in quality engineering within electronics manufacturing.
Technical Skills
* Strong knowledge of quality tools (SPC, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans).
* Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
* Understanding of ISO quality systems.
* Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and technical drawings.