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Quality Assurance Engineer

  • HBO

We are searching for a

Quality Assurance Engineer

  • HBO
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*** This is not a software engineering/development-related role ***

 

Based in the Netherlands at our Alblasserdam and/or Zwijndrecht facilities.

Welcome to Oceanco!

Oceanco specialises in building large custom yachts up to 140 meters in length. Offering a highly personalised service to clients, Oceanco applies innovative design and technology to create one-of-a-kind bespoke yachts that respect the vision of both the Owner and the designer.

We are a project-oriented management company outsourcing the main yacht building packages to our strategic co-makers. It is with pride and passion that we guide our clients through the journey to build his/her perfect yacht. Our desire to offer our Owners the perfect yacht goes hand-in-hand with a significant responsibility to reduce its impact. We are innovative—unique in what we do and how we do it because we challenge ourselves to do better each time.

We believe in teamwork. Together we create an environment in which employees work together every day from conception to completion of our yachts. We learn from each other and maximise our collective and personal potential.

It does not matter which position you hold or which team you are part of, we will encourage you to spread your wings and grow in your ambitions.

To enhance our growth, we are looking for proud, passionate, committed people to create and complete our inspiring teams!

Purpose: 

To ensure continuous improvement through auditing operational (Project and Cluster) processes and initiating corrective actions with involved internal stakeholders to safeguard profitability for Oceanco and its Shareholder.

What will your challenges be?

  • Quality Assurance

Ensure continuous improvement of the process, procedures and standards of the organization and its stakeholders. Embed and safeguard the uniform way of working and enforcing this via internal audits to contribute to OSBIT (profitability) and create value for the organization, its Shareholder and its clients.

Audit and monitor execution Excellence with specific attention for project and cluster controls including:
-       Adherence to standards and procedures;

-       Follow-up on the organizational agenda;

-       Performance on cost estimation, budgeting, manpower and contingency;

-       Risk Management;

-       Change Management

Analyse audit findings and write audit reporting including advice for improvement. Priorities will be:
-       Support Manager QHSE & Process Improvement in establishing the Auditing structure and organization including templates.

-       Identify project specific non-compliance versus structural non-compliance for all aspects of cluster and project activities;

-       Identify opportunities within the internal organization but also with stakeholder processes;

-       Identify options for standardization or streamlining;

-       Discuss audit findings and propose corrective measures in close cooperation with involved Project or Cluster Director;

-       Implement audit findings independently within given authorization and monitor timely follow-up;

-       Summarize Oceanco risk based on audit finding and advise Manager QHSE & Process Improvement on priorities

Procedures, standards and cost awareness
-       Ensure use of Oceanco templates for new procedures and standards;

-       Maintain the Oceanco data base of standards;

-       Approve new procedures and standards based on approval flow;

-       Cross check new standards and procedures for compliancy and correct referencing;

-       Challenge and educate employees on continuous improvement and cost awareness;

-       Propose corrective measure on audit findings within the organization;

-       Support commercial request for standards and procedures

  • Representation

Provide high level standards at all times and places, all in line with procedures and guidelines, and if necessary, take corrective actions. Safeguard the privacy of clients and the confidentiality of data, information and yachts.

  • Reporting

Ensure timely and correct reporting to Manager QHSE and Process Improvement on audit findings and agreed upon KPI”s.


What do we ask for?

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • At least 5 years of experience, preferably within a similar technical environment
  • Lead auditor ISO 9001, 45001 with relevant experience, including supplier audits
  • You recognise yourself in the following competencies: Organisation engagement, Autonomy, Exactitude, Helicopter view
  • Good command of written and spoken English 
  • Good knowledge of MS Office applications / SharePoint 365

What do we offer?

  • A challenging full-time function within a fast growing unique and leading-edge yacht building company
  • An inspiring environment with great possibilities for personal development and education
  • Competitive primary and excellent secondary employment conditions
  • CAO Metalektro
  • Active staff association that organises fun trips, social get- togethers with colleagues, sports events, and other festivities

 

How to apply?

Are you curious? Are you the new colleague we are looking for? If you recognise yourself in this profile, please apply via our website.

 

Acquisition as a result of this vacancy and/or responses from recruitment agencies are not appreciated.

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