Manufacturing Quality Manager
Shape the future of manufacturing quality with Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing and additive manufacturing that helps innovators in healthcare, aerospace, and other industries bring groundbreaking ideas to life. We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Quality Manager to lead and own our global quality management system across multiple sites, driving excellence and compliance.
Job description
As Manufacturing Quality Manager, you will be responsible for global quality management of the Materialise Manufacturing division, taking direct lead in our production in Leuven, Belgium, and supporting local quality leads in our offices in Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. You will establish, maintain, and improve a global quality management system in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EN 9100, EASA Part 21G, and Materialise’s corporate procedures. You will create a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement within the division, empowering people at all levels to take ownership of quality.
What you will do
- Own and lead the Materialise Manufacturing quality management system (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO14001, EN 9100, EASA Part 21G, and relevant industry certifications
- Govern the document management system (IQVIA) that supports our QMS
- Serve as a safety and compliance manager according to EASA Part 21G
- Act as divisional process owner for non‑conformance (NC) and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes (IQVIA)
- Lead the complaint management process, including root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D), and collaboration with operations and sales.
- Handle CAPAs, G8Ds
- Together with process owners, make the quality of current processes and results products visible, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Organize and coordinate internal audits, and serve as the main contact for external audits with certifying bodies and customers
- Provide supplier quality expertise and guide customer qualification processes
- Train and coach teams in implementing good practices and fostering a culture of quality
Your profile
- Master’s degree in engineering
- 5 – 10 years of experience in a senior quality role within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with managing teams is an asset
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and EN 9100, experience with EASA Part 21G certification is a significant advantage
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and perseverance
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries preferred
- Strong communicator — able to engage effectively with technical teams, operational staff, and customers
- Collaborative leader — fostering cross‑departmental improvements and alignment with corporate quality strategy
- Detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to embedding quality into every process
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Location and type of contract
- Leuven, Belgium
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Mid-senior level
- CV in English
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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.