Product Quality Manager (Junior)

Product Quality Manager (Junior)

Company | about us
At Easywalker we believe in the Beauty of Bonding, by motivating families to go out and connect with each other and the beautiful world around them. Because people truly matter for us, we work as a highly motivated and bonded team. We are growing extremely fast and heading for top three positions in key countries in Europe. Our aim is to double the turnover in maximum three years. We have a strong entrepreneurial spirit and challenger mentality and will keep innovating and growing our premium brands.

Position
As Product Quality Manager, you are part of the New Product Development (NPD) team and report to the NPD Manager. You are responsible for developing and implementing quality systems at Easywalker and its Chinese suppliers, with the objective to minimize and resolve quality complaints to have delighted consumers. Furthermore, you are responsible for meeting regulatory (local) requirements.

Upstream, you set the agenda for quality standards of our Easywalker products. Together with our factories and our local QC team in China, you manage internal and external testing of both new and existing products. You make sure all products and materials comply with Easywalker and international standards, before taking products in production. Our Chinese QC team is managed by you.

Downstream, you are responsible for the quality registration process. You design and manage an early warning system and create a sense of urgency for corrective actions with our engineering team and suppliers. You take the lead in sharing information (interim or final) on progress, solutions etc. with key internal and external stakeholders, always with the needs of our customers in mind. You are a true spider in the web.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Quality and Compliancestrategy, together with Product manager, Product Engineer, QC-team and factories.
• Lead in-market product improvements and long-term production solutions.
• Define and execute in-market actions, together with Customer Care and Sales team.
• Set-up a solid compliance system.
• Full understanding of legislations and testing procedures.
• Close partner of testing institutes.
• Continuous testing of in-market product.
• Accountable for effectiveness of our QC-team in China.
• Design and execution of product manuals and labelling.

Desired skills & expertise

• You live in the Amsterdam area.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field with 3+ years of experience.
• A good technical understanding of stroller-like products.
• Structured way of working and strong analytical skills.
• Team player with a hands-on entrepreneurial mentality.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Results oriented with strong orientation to time management, and project delivery.
• Able to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.
• Able to perform and deliver independently.
• International experience is a must, preferably with China.
• Knowledge of the stroller industry, and knowledge of legislation (EN1888, etc.) is a great plus.
• Willing to travel to China on average 3 times per year.

We can offer you

• To be an entrepreneur, with responsibilities for the success of the overall company.
• To develop yourself as a person and as a professional in a meaningful way.
• To bond with a highly motivated, international team.
• To work in an international context, with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Remuneration in line with experience and expertise.
• A great office, at a great location in Amsterdam Zuid.

Ready to embark on a scale-up journey?
Then apply and Let’s go! Send your motivation and resume to: iwanttowork@easywalker.com.
Contact person: Paul Dujardin

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