fa-26015 senior/advanced quality engineer

Permanent contract | Belval
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The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

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How will you contribute?

You will be mainly in charge of:

• Reviewing and improving LIST quality policies and ensuring compliance with quality principles.
• Designing quality management system compliant with ISO standards based on the certifications or accreditations expected by LIST: ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 17025.
• Leading medium to large-scale certification and accreditation projects.
• Identifying the components of LIST's quality management system (purpose, scope, processes, governance bodies, modalities to review and update the system …) and designing tools and methods to support it.
• Modelling, maintaining, and foreseeing the evolution of the cartography of domains/functions of LIST, as well as the cartography of processes.
• Setting-up indicators to measure the performance of the quality system and ensuring their monitoring.
• Identifying deviations from the quality policy and planning internal and external assessments. Defining improvement/corrective measures and ensuring the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Supporting the structuring of a functional area or unit by providing advice on process structuring, organization, and revision of governance documents (policies, charters, etc.).
• Leading the architecture of workflows included in the quality portal and analyzing the impact of implementing new.
• Leading internal projects to identify and implement improvement plans for functional areas or processes.
• Reviewing, controlling and improving internal documentation for the quality management system (policies, procedures, work instructions, user guides, forms ..)

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Education

• Bachelor's or master's degree, in quality management / organization & management plus additional training (quality management, design of processes, quality improvement, process assessment)

Experience and skills

• Preferred 6-7 years of experience, as QMO officer, within enterprises certified or accredited

Hard skills

• Have implemented (or contributed to the implementation) of certified system (ISO 9001, ISO or have at least contributed as quality officer within the management of a certified system (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 45001)
• Have successfully carried out the design and implementation of processes with a complete autonomy.
• Have managed himself improvements opportunities
• Have managed non-compliance or non-conformities and lead improvement action plans
• Have performed quality internal audits / Quality assessments and monitors the effectiveness of resulting improvement action plans.
• Have led internal improvement projects, defined work plans and priorities, and have a good knowledge of project management.
• Know how to evaluate the performance of a management system by implementing indicators, ensures monitoring, and follows up on anomalies and incidents.
• Have implemented or used advanced IT tools to manage quality management system (workflow management systems, documentation management, publishing tools, management of non-conformities, management of quality audits data …)
• Have developed (or at least participated to) satisfaction surveys for quality management systems, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducted management reviews.

Soft skills

• Have a strong internal client orientation
• Possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Communicates and convinces parties within and outside regarding quality projects, policies, practices, and procedures under responsibility.
• Knows who to communicate with to solve quality issues and clearly explains quality methods, practices, and procedures.

Language skills

• Fluency in English (and French), both oral and written. Other relevant languages are an asset.

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square meters, including innovations in all that we do
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff's soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfill their personal and professional ambitions
• Gender-friendly environment with multiple actions to attract, develop and retain women in science
• 32 days' paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience
• A CV with contact details
• Contact details of 2 references

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.