Vacancy number: A-2-2600069
Airbus Netherlands B.V - Leiden (Nederland)
For our client, Airbus Netherlands B.V, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer .
Airbus Netherlands B.V - Leiden (Nederland)
For our client, Airbus Netherlands B.V, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer .
Keywords
- Quality Assurance
- Non-conformity management
- Space industry
- Production quality
- Supplier quality
Profile
For the Quality & HSE department at Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, we are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer based in Leiden (with a possible move to Oegstgeest).In this hands-on role, you ensure that production processes, products and supplier deliveries meet the required quality and technical standards. You identify and manage non-conformities, coordinate solutions with Engineering, Production, AIT and suppliers, and contribute to continuous improvement of product quality. You take initiative, communicate easily with different stakeholders and are comfortable taking ownership of quality issues.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and controlling quality processes during production and integration, performing inspections on supplier deliveries, production parts and finished products, and reviewing production-related documentation, drawings and quality records.
- Identifying, reporting and coordinating the resolution of non-conformities in close collaboration with Engineering, Production, AIT, Product Assurance, Safety and suppliers.
- Coordinating and participating in quality reviews, including Manufacturing and Test Reviews, preparing quality reports and maintaining quality documentation in the relevant systems.
Who we're looking for
You are a proactive and independent professional who enjoys working in a technical and multidisciplinary environment. You think critically and are comfortable taking responsibility for quality-related decisions.- At least a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, with 3–5 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance or a technical production environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, combined with a hands-on and independent approach and the ability to assess processes, documentation and technical issues.
- Experience in the automotive industry is considered a strong advantage; experience in aerospace or space is beneficial but not essential. Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus.
- You live within approximately 45 minutes of the Airbus location and are available for a minimum of three days per week on-site.
Department
The Quality & HSE department plays a central role in ensuring that production processes, products and supplier deliveries meet the required technical and quality standards. The team works in close collaboration with Engineering, Production, AIT, Product Assurance, Safety and suppliers throughout the full project lifecycle.Company profile
At Airbus Defence and Space Netherlands, teams work at the frontiers of technology in one of the most challenging and rapidly changing industries in the world: Space. Products and services — including Solar Arrays, Launcher Structures, Instruments and Optical Communication — are among the best in the world and enable missions of great importance for everyday life on Earth. Multidisciplinary teams develop, integrate and test innovative space systems that contribute to some of the world's most advanced satellite missions. |
Additional vacancy information
| Reference | : | A-2-2600069 |
| Contract | : | Temporary contract |
| Education | : | BSc. |
| Arbeidsvoorwaarden | : | Salary: 41000 - 47000 |
| Publication date | : | 8-10-2026 |
| Location | : | View location with Google Maps |
| Contactperson | : | Aniek Vugts |
| +31 (0)88 22 77 555 |
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