Senior Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

The role

The Senior Quality Engineer manages quality control activities and works with the production team to maintain product quality. This role involves monitoring the assembly, integration, and testing cycle of launch vehicle assemblies.

What you will do

• Monitor the assembly, integration and testing cycle of launch vehicle (sub-) assemblies
• Plan and execute quality control activities
• Evaluate nonconformities and specify corrective and preventive actions
• Conduct quality checks with regular site inspections
• Oversee production and engineering processes and determine quality metrics
• Propose solutions to resolve test requirement issues
• Create quality and safety documentation
• Plan and organize regular product inspections and manage internal audits
• Prepare quality control plans and review documentation
• Work with internal teams to improve product quality

Required qualifications

• University degree in engineering, management or related field
• At least 10 years in highly regulated production environment (Aerospace, Defence, Automotive)
• 3 years out of which in Quality or Testing
• Experience in statistical quality control methods in manufacturing environment
• Experience with cause-effect analysis and problem-solving methods (5 Why Analysis, 8D Reports, Fish bone/Ishikawa Diagrams)
• Good knowledge of AS 9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015
• Internal Auditor certification

Nice to have

• Prior Knowledge in CFRP manufacturing and testing
• Very good knowledge of practice with APQP and ISO 9145
• Fluent in English and German

Benefits

• Employee Participation Program: virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation
• Company pension plan with 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch
• Flexible mobility budget: Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
• Rental clothing with laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance

Before you apply

• Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process

About the company

Isar Aerospace is a fast-growing company building a modern space business to provide sustainable launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites. They aim to democratise space to improve life on Earth.