Quality Manager

At 2Connect, we are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to strengthen and further professionalize our quality organization, starting in the Netherlands (Waalwijk). This role is designed as a key steppingstone: you will begin with a strong focus on the Dutch organization and, based on performance and organizational needs, grow into a broader international / group-level quality role.

As a member of the local Management Team, you will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales and our international production locations, ensuring that quality is embedded throughout the full product lifecycle – from sales and development through production and customer delivery. Your impact will be tangible: improving processes, strengthening systems, and building a sustainable quality culture.

Your responsibilities (start in the Netherlands)
In the first phase of the role, your primary focus will be on the Dutch organization:

• Develop, implement and maintain the (Group) Quality Management System (QMS) in line with business needs and relevant standards.
• Develop and maintain Quality Roadmap including reporting and follow-up with (Group) Management.
• Safeguard and continuously improve product and process quality throughout the full lifecycle.
• Plan and execute internal and external quality audits, including follow-up.
• Analyze and report out on quality data and KPIs to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions through structured problem-solving methods.
• Assess and continuously develop supplier and customer quality performance in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Report transparently to management and advice on quality-related improvements and risks.
• Act as the main point of contact for key customers regarding complicated quality topics.

Growth ambitions
As you build credibility and deliver meaningful results, your scope will gradually expand beyond the Netherlands:

• Contribute to the harmonization of quality standards and processes across international manufacturing sites.
• Support the rollout of global quality and operational excellence initiatives.
• Act as a sparring partner for local quality teams in Germany, Romania and other regions, gradually expanding your scope and impact across the international organization.
• Represent quality at group level towards key international customers and stakeholders.
• Play an active role in building quality capability, talent and continuous improvement culture across the organization.

This development path offers the opportunity to grow into a Group QHSE leadership role with international responsibility.

• Academic level of thinking and working, preferably with a Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to bring structure to complex quality challenges. 
• Maintains overview in a dynamic environment and works methodically and systematically on continuous improvements. 
• Comfortable navigating complexity, translating issues into clear priorities and actionable improvement plans.
• Solid experience in a manufacturing environment; experience with cable assemblies, electromechanical products or similar is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools and methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of quality standards (e.g. ISO); experience with IATF 16949 and AS9100 is a strong plus.
• Ambition and capability to grow into a broader, international leadership role.
• A pragmatic, hands-on mindset combined with the ability to think structurally and strategically.
• Strong communication and influencing skills in English is required, additional languages are a plus.
• Affinity with sustainability and regulatory developments that impact manufacturing and supply chains is considered a plus.