Quality Consultant

North Holland Interim View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Quality Consultant a.i. to support a leading company in the toy industry during a critical New Product Introduction program focused on launching products into the American market. Based in North Holland, this interim assignment will focus on quality assurance, compliance, and driving quality excellence across the product development and manufacturing process.

Added 02/07/2026

  • Responsible for the introduction of new products into the American market
  • Make a direct impact on product quality and compliance

About Our Client

Our client is an established and innovative company within the toy industry, dedicated to developing high-quality products for international markets. As part of a strategic New Product Introduction program focused on the American market, they are seeking an experienced quality professional to ensure compliance, drive continuous improvement, and support successful product launches from development through manufacturing in their site in North Holland.

Job Description

In thsi role as Quality Consultant a.i. you will:

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations throughout the NPI process.
  • Support the introduction of new toy products into the American market by embedding quality assurance best practices across development and manufacturing.
  • Conduct audits, inspections, and quality assessments to evaluate product and process performance.
  • Advise stakeholders on quality risks, improvement opportunities, and corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and project teams to achieve quality objectives.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
  • Drive root cause analysis and support the timely resolution of quality-related issues.
  • Deliver training and guidance on quality standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
  • Monitor, analyse, and report quality performance metrics to key stakeholders.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen processes, product quality, and operational effectiveness.

The Successful Applicant

For this role as Quality Consultant a.i.

  • A completed bachelor's or master's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in Quality Assurance within a manufacturing, consumer goods, toys, or product development environment.
  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and bringing products from development into production.
  • Strong knowledge of quality methodologies, audits, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement tools.
  • Familiarity with international quality standards and regulatory requirements, preferably including those relevant to the US market.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage quality risks and ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a hands-on approach to resolving quality issues.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and commercial teams.
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
  • The flexibility and adaptability required to quickly add value in an interim assignment.

What's on Offer

  • The opportunity to play a key role in the successful launch of innovative toy products into the American market.
  • A high-impact interim assignment focused on quality excellence and New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • The chance to work within a leading organisation in the toy industry with an international reach.
  • Collaboration with experienced professionals in a dynamic and results-driven environment in North Holland.
  • Assignment for 2-3 days per week



Please note: this role is exclusively available for self-employed professionals based in the Netherlands.

Contact
Rebecca Faitanini
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7046423

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Retail
Jobs by location
North Holland
Contract Type
Interim
Consultant
Rebecca Faitanini
Job Reference
JN-062026-7046423