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Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a job in which you can measure and inspect electromechanical parts (motors, embedded controls, cabinets, etc.) for all the Vanderlande Material Handling systems? Do you see a challenge in defining inspections and measurement methods based on the Vanderlande documentation and the global standards (ISO-norms)? Do you want to play an important role in advising the Quality Engineers about product release risks and current or potential issues based on your observations?

Then, you should apply for this position of (Senior) Quality Inspector!

The department

The Quality Assurance team exist of quality assurance engineers and quality assurances inspectors/ metrologists. 

The department acts as a gatekeeper and advisor for assuring and maintaining the Vanderlande Quality Standard for parts and products. This is achieved by closely cooperating with Supply Chain-, R&D- and Project Execution stakeholders.

The key-activities are divided into four different focus areas: Release the Product, Manage the Supplier, Solve the Incident and Measure & Inspect. In this way we can manage all Supplier Quality Assurance activities in a structured way and create focus to assure high quality and sustainable equipment and services through reliable supplier relationships. Within the function of Quality Inspector your focus area is Measure and Inspect.

What will you be doing?

As Quality Inspector you will plan the measurement and inspections on all Vanderlande products and assemblies. The goal of the measurement and inspections can differ from being part of a product release at a supplier, a root cause investigation or a risk-based incoming inspection. Based on the results, you will advise the Quality Assurance engineers in the department and be a sparrings partner for them on which next steps to take.

As a Measurement and Inspection team member, you are also continuous working on improving the department and being expertise centre for measurement and inspections for Vanderlande to keep the Quality Standard high and up to date.

Within this role we are looking for someone with knowledge and interest in electromechanical equipment to measure and inspect. As today our focus is mostly on mechanical equipment, but we want to expend our expertise also on the electromechanical parts. So, within this function you also will set the protocols and standards for this equipment.

The function requires drive and initiative. Key is a pro-active attitude focused on assuring the quality of Vanderlande’s products and learning from previous mistakes, Every Day Better!

Responsibilities

• Planning, performing and reporting measurements and inspections
• Monitoring measurements and inspections
• Advising the QA Engineers in releases of Vanderlande products at suppliers
• Advising the QA Engineers in root cause analysis for quality problems
• Be pro-active in continues improvement
• Act as an ambassador for QA, with the ability to give presentations towards stakeholders
• Work and participate as part of a team of QA professionals and align with Vanderlande’s Global Quality community on processes, way of working and improvements.
• Work according to procedures/standards as agreed upon within Vanderlande’s Global Quality community and act as a role model for colleague QA Engineers and Inspectors.

Your profile

• Experience with Electromechanical parts
• Experience with electromechanical parts production
• Basic knowledge of statistics (Like Histogram, Process capability etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, good command of verbal and written English is a must.

You should apply when

• You are a team player and a strong communicator with the ability to apply distinctive communication styles and influencing techniques.
• You are a self-starter, able to work by following the plan
• You are analytical, able to link the outcome of the measurements and inspections with potential business risk and opportunities
• You are a quality ambassador who can represent QA Vanderlande towards our suppliers.