Quality Operator
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JOB DESCRIPTION
About the Role Join our EMEA Distribution Center in Machelen and play a key role in ensuring that life-changing medical devices reach patients safely and compliantly. As a Quality Operator , you’ll work at the heart of operations, supporting quality processes across incoming goods, storage, and distribution activities. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a structured, regulated environment and is passionate about maintaining the highest quality standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Perform incoming and in-process inspections, identifying and handling non-conforming materials
- Manage returns, quarantine stock, and stop-ship materials in line with quality procedures
- Ensure proper segregation, storage, and labeling of sensitive materials (e.g. clinical, biohazard, or pending release)
- Support critical distribution activities including labeling, packaging, and product lifecycle controls
- Assist with internal audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Review documentation such as Device History Records (DHR) to ensure compliance
- Maintain accurate records in systems (SAP and internal databases)
- Promote a strong quality culture across the distribution center
Experience & Skills
At least 2 years’ experience in a quality, logistics, or regulated environment (medical devices, pharma, or similar) Comfortable working with ERP systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office tools
- Familiarity with quality standards (ISO 13485 or ISO 9001) is a strong asset
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy Languages Fluency in Dutch and English is required Any additional European language is a plus Your Mindset Team player with a hands-on approach Structured, process-driven, and quality-focused Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Autonomous, yet collaborative Analytical and solution-oriented
Education
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent Why Join Us?
Be part of a purpose-driven organization improving patient lives Work in a highly regulated, international environment Opportunity to build expertise in medical device quality and distribution Collaborative and supportive team culture Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background.
The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Operations Quality DIVISION: EP Electrophysiology LOCATION: Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable
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