Product Quality Assurance Manager (all genders)

Beyond Gravity; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

5 weeks vacation

Maternity/paternity leave

Public transport contributions

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Beyond Gravity in Zürich is seeking an experienced Quality professional to drive Product Assurance across satellite programs, from development through production. You will lead risk-based QA activities, support audits, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

The role is an individual contributor with strong leadership, stakeholder management and international travel. Fluency in English is required; German is an advantage.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Quality, Science or another technical discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in Product Assurance, Quality Engineering or related quality functions within a highly regulated industry. Ideally; Space, Aerospace or Automotive.
• Strong understanding of complex engineering systems and product development processes.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems with hands-on experience in EN/AS9100 and/or ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of FMEA and risk‑reduction methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, lead technical discussions and take ownership of complex quality topics.
• Business‑fluent English; German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Product Assurance and quality requirements across satellite projects throughout the full product lifecycle, from development and qualification to production and delivery.
• Coordinate Product Assurance activities and act as a key interface for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive risk‑based quality assurance activities including Design and Process FMEA, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report quality performance, product risks, and mitigation measures to project and department leadership.
• Lead quality reviews, Non‑Conformance Review Boards and Non‑Conformance Management, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test and Project Management to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Plan Product Assurance milestones, including EQSRs, MRRs, TRRs, DRBs and support major program and design reviews.
• Develop audit strategies and support internal, external, customer and supplier audits.

Skills

Product Assurance

FMEA

Risk management

Quality management systems

EN/AS9100 ISO9001

Stakeholder management

English (business fluent)

German language

Travel willingness

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Quality discipline degree

Science degree

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Teamcenter

SAP S/4HANA

OpCenter

Job description

Your Crew

Join our team of 14 Quality professionals and play a key role in delivering complex satellite products from development through production. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and customers, you will help ensure mission success through robust Product Assurance practices, risk management and continuous improvement. From ESA science missions to large-scale constellation programs, you will contribute to some of the most challenging and innovative projects in the space industry.
This is an individual contributor role with significant quality leadership, customer-facing responsibilities and cross‑functional stakeholder management across multiple satellite programs.

Your Mission:

• Drive Product Assurance and quality requirements across satellite projects throughout the full product lifecycle, from development and qualification to production and delivery.
• Coordinate Product Assurance activities and act as a key interface for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Drive risk‑based quality assurance activities including Design and Process FMEA, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and report quality performance, product risks, and mitigation measures to project and department leadership.
• Lead quality reviews, Non‑Conformance Review Boards and Non‑Conformance Management, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Test and Project Management to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Plan Product Assurance milestones, including EQSRs, MRRs, TRRs, DRBs and support major program and design reviews.
• Develop audit strategies and support internal, external, customer and supplier audits.

Your Story:

• A degree in Engineering, Quality, Science or another technical discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in Product Assurance, Quality Engineering or related quality functions within a highly regulated industry. Ideally; Space, Aerospace or Automotive.
• Strong understanding of complex engineering systems and product development processes.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems with hands‑on experience in EN/AS9100 and/or ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of FMEA and risk‑reduction methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, lead technical discussions and take ownership of complex quality topics.
• Business‑fluent English; German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with integrated digital quality environments, including PLM, ERP and MES systems (e.g Teamcenter, SAP S/4HANA, OpCenter).
• Experience with ECSS standards and Product Assurance requirements in the Space industry.

Why Beyond Gravity

Work in an international environment with global mindset and high‑tech products that will fly into space
A highly specialized and motivated team with a lot of know‑how in a unique industry
We live a hands‑on mentality and take suggestions for improvement seriously
Attractive employment conditions (contribution to public transport, trainings and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave and many more)
Flexible working and at least 5 weeks of vacation with possibility to buy additional vacation

Are you ready for lift‑off?

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. We're actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team. Please submit your CV in English.

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Yusuf Sun: [e-mail]

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Catarina Rio| |[e-mail]

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

Applications by email cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.

Location:

Zürich, ZH, CH

Job Experience Level: Professionals

Job Category/Job Family: Quality Management