About DW Reusables
DW Reusables is a worldwide leader in reusable injection-moulded packaging — beverage crates, pallets, totes, trays, and customer-specific solutions. With more than 60 years of experience working for the world's most famous brands, we have pioneered the most important innovations in reusable beverage packaging.
Headquartered in Belgium, with manufacturing sites in Poland, Spain, and Croatia, we are a strategic European player committed to the circular economy — helping customers replace single-use packaging with sustainable, closed-loop returnable systems.
We offer an international environment with a warm, collaborative atmosphere and short lines of communication.
Role Purpose
The Quality Specialist is responsible for ensuring the consistent quality of semi-finished and finished injection-moulded products throughout daily production. The role combines hands-on inspection and testing with structured documentation, non-conformance management, and active shop floor support. The Quality Specialist plays a key role in maintaining compliance with ISO standards, driving corrective actions, and building quality awareness across the production team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Inspection & Testing
- Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of injection-moulded parts using precision measuring instruments
- Verify and approve reference samples for the start of injection moulding and screen-printing production runs
- Test products and raw materials according to defined quality standards and procedures
- Monitor daily production for quality deviations and take immediate action where required
2. Defect Identification & Troubleshooting
- Identify, document, and analyse common injection moulding defects
- Collaborate with processing technicians and production teams to investigate and resolve root causes
- Apply structured problem-solving methods to drive sustainable corrective actions
- Confidently escalate or halt production when quality boundaries are breached
3. Documentation & Non-Conformance Management
- Maintain accurate and traceable quality records, inspection reports, and non-conformance reports (NCRs)
- Issue, track, and close out Corrective and Preventive Actions in a timely manner
- Compile daily records and reports on quantities of non-conforming products
- Ensure complete and accurate reporting on all quality and testing activities
4. Process Auditing & Standards Compliance
- Conduct regular audits of manufacturing lines, setup parameters, and operator packaging methods to verify compliance with SOPs
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the company quality policy in line with ISO 9001
- Ensure compliance with all applicable group standards and internal procedures
5. Calibration & Measurement Equipment
- Manage the calibration schedule for all quality testing equipment and production gauges
- Ensure all measurement instruments are maintained in calibrated and fit-for-use condition
- Flag and quarantine any equipment that falls outside calibration tolerance
6. Customer Quality & PPAP Support
- Contribute to customer quality reviews and responses to external quality complaints
Your Profile
Required
- 2–5 years of quality assurance or quality control experience within an injection moulding or plastics manufacturing environment
- Basic understanding of thermoplastic materials, resin behaviour, and the influence of moulding process variables on part dimensions and aesthetics
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management standards
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and excellent cross-functional communication
- Good command of English;
- Driving licence (category B) and proficiency with standard office and reporting software
An Advantage
- Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and capability analysis
- Experience with ERP or quality management systems
Working Conditions
- Time split between a climate-controlled quality laboratory and the production floor
- May require standing for extended periods and occasional lifting
- Works within a 24/7 production environment—flexibility may be required
How to Apply
We welcome applications from candidates who match the profile above. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to:
Please include the job title as the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
DW Reusables is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Why work for us?
We’re a team that values reliability, collaboration and long-term thinking.
You’ll work in an environment where ideas are heard, ownership is encouraged and people support each other.
A hands-on, collaborative culture
We work together, across teams and with our clients, to find solutions that work in practice.
Room to grow and take ownership
You’re trusted to take initiative and develop your role within the company.
Long-term mindset
We build relationships and solutions that are made to last, not quick wins.
A stable and reliable environment
A strong foundation where you can focus on doing meaningful work.
Let’s build your solution together
