Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Location: Tilburg, the Netherlands (on-site, with potential travel)
Company: AI Armaments – https://ai-armaments.com
About us:
Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments B.V. (AIA) is a fast-growing company with a vision to strengthen the Netherlands’ self-reliance in ammunition production. The historic state company Artillerie Inrichtingen was founded during the 80 Years’ War and produced high-quality weapons and ammunition over the centuries. AIA has revived this legacy and is looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to contribute to enhancing national defence autonomy, ensuring that the Netherlands is independent from other countries when it comes to defending our freedom and democracy in critical times.
We are seeking a Quality Manager to oversee and enhance our quality management systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Do you feel energy and passion for this mission? Then you are the one we are looking for!
Job Description:
As the Quality Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our quality management systems. You will be well-versed in theoretical and practical aspects of quality systems and certifications such as ISO, NEN, and AQAP. Your knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations (Arbowet) will also be essential in this role. You will work methodically and structured, with a strong focus on management-driven processes. Your ability to motivate personnel on the shop floor to meet certification requirements will be key, as you will bridge the gap between theory and practice. You will thrive on pursuing improvements identified during audits, understanding that every enhancement can have significant implications for safety and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems in accordance with ISO, NEN, and AQAP standards.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations (Arbowet).
- Motivate and guide staff to adhere to certification requirements and promote a culture of quality.
- Conduct internal audits and follow up on findings to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with various departments to identify areas for improvement and facilitate training as needed.
- Track and report on quality metrics to senior management.
Essential Qualifications:
- Education: Academic degree (Bachelor’s level) in a relevant field such as Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing or Production Management, or similar. A Master’s degree, MBA or equivalent with a focus on Quality Assurance or a related field is a plus.
- Experience: Demonstrable experience in quality management, quality assurance, or a related role, preferably within the defence, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors. Demonstrated experience with quality management systems (QMS) and relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, AQAP).
- Language: Excellent proficiency in English is essential, while fluency in Dutch is considered an advantage.
- Security: Mandatory Dutch background check (VOG).
Skills and Attributes:
- Motivation: A strong passion for working in a defence technology company, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
- Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify issues, analyse root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
- Audit Skills: Experienced in planning and conducting internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
- Data Analysis: Proficient in analysing quality metrics to assess performance and identify improvement areas.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying quality standards across the organisation.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous focus on detail to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel as needed for meetings, trade events and site visits.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with good secondary benefits.
- All the tools you need to perform, such as training, laptop, phone, travel coverage, etc.
- Professional growth in a rapidly evolving company, at the forefront of technological development.
- A social and dynamic working environment with a collaborative and innovative company culture.
- The opportunity to grow with us and contribute to a significant mission in the Dutch defence industry.
How to Apply: If you are interested in the Dutch defence industry in general and our rapidly growing company in particular, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter to info@ai-armaments.com, detailing your experience and why you would be a great fit for AIA.
