Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Are you a MQE who can boost PCBA performance by reducing defects, improving processes, and securing stable, high‑quality production flows that support Neways’ long‑term success?

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Summary

As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer, you play a key role in strengthening operational performance across our PCBA production environment. You drive the reduction of internal and external defects, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure that quality standards are consistently met. By focusing on preventive quality, structured problem solving, and cross‑functional collaboration, you help secure stable production flows, minimize disruptions, and elevate customer satisfaction. Your work directly contributes to achieving world‑class quality targets and supporting Neways’ long‑term success.

This is what we offer

We offer a challenging and rewarding position within a dynamic, innovative, and financially healthy production environment. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development and profitability of Neways while working in a highly driven and collaborative team. There is plenty of room for your own initiatives, ownership, and personal development.

Alongside a competitive salary, you can expect:

• 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days.
• Flexible start and end times within the framework of our company’s standard working hours.
• Access to an e‑learning platform and the chance to grow your skills as we further develop our training options.
• A bicycle plan to support sustainable commuting.

This full‑time role provides a stimulating environment where continuous improvement and professional growth are encouraged.

This is what you bring to the team

You bring a strong technical foundation, a structured mindset, and a passion for quality excellence. You thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and enjoy working hands‑on with production teams. Your analytical skills, communication abilities, and collaborative approach enable you to drive improvements and build trust across the organization.

Required qualifications

• A relevant technical MBO or HBO qualification (e.g., Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering).
• Knowledge of PCBA processes (solder paste printing, pick & place, reflow, wave solder, AOI, ICT/FCT).
• Experience with quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, 8D.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC‑A‑610 certification is a plus).
• Analytical, data‑driven mindset; proficiency in Excel, Minitab, or similar tools.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in high‑mix/low‑volume or automotive/medical PCBA manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience with reliability testing (HALT, HASS, thermal cycling).
• Knowledge of advanced inspection technologies (3D AOI/SPI, AXI).

Key competencies

• Detail‑oriented and structured problem solver.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction and quality excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Hands‑on mindset and willingness to be present on the production floor.

Your daily responsibilities include

• Acting as the primary quality contact for production, providing hands‑on support on the factory floor.
• Leading or supporting escalations and deep‑dive root‑cause investigations for high‑impact issues.
• Performing First Article and First Inspection analyses on prototypes and pilot builds.
• Managing material complaints and quality deviations, including preparing and leading 8D reports.
• Coordinating containment actions, stock checks, and rework activities with Production and Engineering.
• Driving preventive quality activities and maintaining key quality controls (Control Plans, PFMEAs, Work Instructions, monitoring, process parameter reviews).
• Leading and participating in multidisciplinary improvement teams and acting as 8D leader for complex problems.
• Tracking and analyzing Manufacturing Quality KPIs (yield, FPY, scrap, PPM).
• Initiating PDCA‑based improvement projects and ensuring effective incoming/outgoing inspection controls.
• Planning and executing process audits (e.g., VDA 6.3) and following up on action plans.
• Supporting QMS improvements and performing internal audits according to ISO standards.
• Collaborating as one Quality team with Supplier Quality, Customer Quality Engineering, Design Quality, and Account Engineering teams.
• Building trust and confidence across the organization and facilitating structured decision-making using methodologies such as 5W2H.