Production Quality Engineer

Lay the groundwork for tomorrow with Kubota!

Since 1890, Kubota has evolved in a unique way worldwide. With a strong will to solve problems in food, water and the environment, we have leveraged our strength as a manufacturer and a solutions provider. Spanning across 120+ countries and employing more than 50,000 people in Asia, Europe and North America, Kubota generates revenue in excess of $20 billion. From agricultural and industrial machinery, and overall water solutions, to any other living environment solution, our question, and our challenge was always the same: what can we do to meet the demands and enhance our lives for tomorrow?

Explore this exciting career opportunity and join us on the journey as we seek to be an “Essentials Innovator for Supporting Life”.

My job, Our future

As part of a long-term ambition to develop a comprehensive team of specialists, we are currently looking to recruit a Production Quality Engineer, who will work closely with our current Production Engineer and our partner Broekman Logistics. The role is responsible for ensuring & maintaining highest production quality, in relation to Kubota quality guidelines. The Production Quality Engineer & Specialist will be based at the recently-established (2022) European Distribution Center [EDC], part of our Construction Machinery business unit. The role is based in Via Raeka 16, 6003 NK Weert.

Your tasks

• Documentation of assembly-related activities
• Establishment of a line/end check system
• Coordination of subsequent areas (line/end check)
• Development of a PDCA system for the complete improvement of quality documents
• Process monitoring regarding the quality of assembly
• Evaluation of quality checklists and, if necessary, initiation of corrective measures
• Support/implementation of continuous improvement projects concerning assembly quality
• Monitoring compliance with KUBOTA standards
• Error analysis and initiation of corrective measures in consultation with the affected department

Must-haves:

• Educational degree in the field of engineering or comparable.
• Good knowledge of English and Dutch.
• Good MS-Office skills
• Technical knowledge of hydraulics, electrics, mechanics
• Production experience, in quality management
• QHSE knowledge
• Willingness to travel to Germany on occasion

Nice-to-haves:

• SAP knowledge (QM, WM, PP)
• Good knowledge of German

About the EDC

As part of a larger effort to invest into its people, process & products, Kubota has established a European Distribution Center in Weert, the Netherlands. The warehouse is 60.000-70.000 m2 with 50 loading docks and storage of up to 4.500 machines.