Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance (QA) plans to ensure compliance with ECSS, NASA, ISO 9001, and other relevant space industry standards.
• Monitor and enforce QA procedures during the design, procurement, manufacturing, integration, and testing stages.
• Lead critical-items control, nonconformance management, and alert systems throughout the production lifecycle.
• Lead and support quality audits, inspections, and assessments; collaborate with customer representatives during inspections to ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards.
• Manage calibration and metrology systems, ensuring all measurement equipment meets accuracy and traceability requirements.
• Supervise cleanliness and contamination control, e.g. ESD-Safe and cleanroom environments.
• Conduct failure investigations, root cause analyses (RCA), and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to address non-conformities.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate quality requirements into product development and production processes.
• Participate in risk management activities, including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Conduct and participate in Design Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR), and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Coordinate the preparation of End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) and Certificates of Conformity (CoC) for delivery reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Relevant Skills

• Technical degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or comparable qualification.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in quality assurance, ideally in aerospace, satellite, or space systems manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), regulatory requirements, and industry standards (ECSS, NASA, ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with quality tools and methodologies such as FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma, SPC, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency in quality auditing, supplier quality management, and materials reliability testing for space environments.
• Familiarity with space qualification and acceptance testing, including outgassing, radiation hardness, and mechanical stress tests.
• Highly organized and structured way of working in laboratories and clean rooms.
• Proactive attitude to problem-solving while safeguarding high-quality standards.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and communicate across different engineering domains.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, ensuring traceability and compliance with space industry requirements; experience with configuration management tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of quality control systems, nonconformance handling, and verification procedures.
• Experience with statistical analysis tools and quality control software (e.g., Minitab, MATLAB, or Python for data analysis).

Certifications

• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, Lead Auditor (ISO 9001/AS9100), or CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) are preferred.

Benefits

• Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)
• Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung)
• Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)
• Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)
• Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription
• Free Deutschland ticket
• Discount on lunch meals
• Company bike via JobRad
• Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area
• Family-friendly environment with a dedicated parents’ room
• Opportunities to learn new skills based on personal interests