Industrial Quality Engineer – Defence Sector | Herstal, Belgium

Location:
Herstal, Belgium Industry: Defence / Industrial Manufacturing

Experience:
Minimum 3 years About the opportunity We are looking for an Industrial Quality Engineer to join a challenging project within the defence sector in Herstal, Belgium. In this role, you will contribute to ensuring product and process quality throughout the development, industrialization and manufacturing phases, working closely with Engineering, Production, Methods and Supply Chain teams. Your responsibilities
• Support quality activities throughout the manufacturing process, from incoming inspection to final delivery.
• Analyse production and supplier non-conformities, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in product industrialization and engineering changes (ECR/ECO).
• Review technical specifications, manufacturing instructions, control plans and quality documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using FMEA/AMDEC, SQCDP and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Monitor production quality indicators and contribute to product and process maturity.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and traceability requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve industrial performance and product reliability.

Your profile
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Mechanical, Electromechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Industrial Quality, Manufacturing Quality or Production Quality.
• Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes.
• Experience with non-conformity management, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or EN 9100 quality standards.
• Practical experience with FMEA/AMDEC, 8D, Ishikawa and 5 Why.
• Ability to read technical drawings and work with measurement and inspection instruments.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional proficiency in both French and English is mandatory.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Interested? If you have a strong background in industrial quality and are looking for your next challenge within a technically demanding environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply directly through LinkedIn or get in touch to discuss the opportunity