DeRegt Cables is -and has been- a prominent name in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered, specialty, dynamic or static cable solutions used in subsea applications. The company boasts over 90 years of technological innovation and strength around cable design. These have been applied in many areas, including the Oil & Energy sector, Defence, Seismic Exploration, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's) and Renewable Energy projects. DeRegt is part of Sercel, the Sensing & Monitoring business line of Viridien, an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company.

Job details:

As a Quality Assurance Officer at DeRegt Cables, you will help maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and international regulations. You will support audits, inspections, documentation control, and continuous improvement initiatives, and act as Deputy to the Quality Manager when required.

About the team

DeRegt Cables (120 FTE) is a global specialist in custom-made cable solutions for marine and offshore environments. With over 100 years of experience, we serve international customers across renewable energy, defense, seismic exploration, and scientific sectors. We are a fast-growing company with strong ambitions and a dynamic working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
Prepare for, support, and follow up on internal and external audits (e.g. ISO 9001, customer audits).
Review and approve quality documentation, inspection reports, and certificates.
Identify non-conformities, perform root cause analyses, and coordinate CAPA.
Analyze quality data (e.g. NCRs, SPC, Pareto) and prepare reports for management.
Manage supplier quality processes, including non-conformities and incoming inspections.
Support production with quality insights and improvement recommendations.
Ensure measuring equipment calibration and compliance.
Maintain quality and business continuity documentation.
Promote quality awareness and best practices across departments.

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a QA/QC role within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management principles.
Experience with inspections, measuring tools, calibration, and root cause analysis (e.g. 8D).
High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
Good command of English; Dutch is an advantage.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and step in for the Quality Manager when needed.

Preferred

Experience with Business Continuity Management.
Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (LEAN, Six Sigma, PDCA, statistical methods).
Background in cable manufacturing, marine, offshore, or technical production environments.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 and risk assessment tools (e.g. FMEA).
Experience with ERP/QMS systems and ISO 9001 internal auditor certification.

DeRegt Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with your experience and role
Hybrid working model: 3 days from office and 2 days from home
Profit-sharing based on company performance
Annual bonus for a full year without reported sick leave
8% holiday allowance
Robust pension scheme ensuring long-term financial security
40 total days off annually: 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days under the Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement

Our Hiring Process

At DeRegt, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.

At DeRegt Cables, we’ve been crafting the connections that power progress since 1912. What began as a small workshop in Rotterdam has evolved into a global partner for advanced, mission-critical cable solutions. Built for the depths of the ocean, the skies above, and everything in between.

Today, our foundations haven’t changed: quality, craftsmanship, and innovation. But what truly defines us is how we work: shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers, designers, and pioneers who dare to push boundaries. Because we believe the best solutions aren’t simply built; they’re co-created.

Our Present

From our Dutch headquarters, we deliver future-proof cable solutions that meet the highest technical and operational standards — and the unique challenges of every client we serve. Our experts combine decades of hands-on experience with an open, curious mindset. Whether it’s a subsea umbilical for deep-sea exploration or a dynamic power cable for renewable energy, every project is engineered with precision, tested in-house, and supported all the way through deployment. We don’t just supply cables. We build trust through performance. One project, one partnership, one challenge at a time.

Our Future

The world is changing fast, and so are we. We continue to stretch our ambitions, designing lighter, smarter, more sustainable cable systems that enable new possibilities for offshore energy, defense, science, and exploration. At DeRegt, we see every customer relationship as a shared journey. You tell us where you want to go: deeper, higher, or further. And we’ll help you get there. Together, we rethink what’s possible. Together, we move progress forward.