Quality Assurance Engineer (all genders)

Beyond Gravity; Luzern; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Career growth and training

Paid parental leave

State-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Beyond Gravity is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to own manufacturing processes, drive optimization, and lead industrialization activities for new products. You will collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, and external suppliers to ensure robust, scalable production capabilities.

The role requires a degree in mechanical/manufacturing/industrial engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing engineering or related fields, with hands-on experience in equipment qualification and CAPEX projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• ≥5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or a similar role.
• Experience with manufacturing process development and production line optimization.
• Experience collaborating with R&D and Production to translate designs into robust manufacturing processes.
• Familiar with equipment qualification and supplier coordination.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement and optimization of production lines.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and assembly solutions to support production requirements.
• Lead industrialization activities and New Product Introduction (NPI) ensuring smooth transition from product development to serial production.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and robust processes.
• Drive equipment and CAPEX projects from spec through commissioning, qualification and handover to production.
• Plan and execute equipment and process qualification and validation activities.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Support automation, robotics and new manufacturing technologies to improve performance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and process records.
• Drive engineering changes and risk assessments in cross-functional settings.
• Contribute to project planning and ensure manufacturing deliverables meet quality, cost and schedule.
• Share expertise and foster collaboration and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Industrialization

Production engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer (all genders)

About Beyond Gravity

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com

Your Team

The Quality Control Team in Emmen offers comprehensive testing campaigns for aerospace and industrial customers, typically as part of development, qualification, or acceptance testing. Test items range from individual components to complete products and include rocket parts. The team consists of 14 highly qualified employees who, with their expertise and passion, play a key role in ensuring the highest quality standards. What unites us is our shared commitment to Beyond Gravity’s core values: Curious, Passionate, Together.

Your Mission

Take ownership of manufacturing processes and drive the continuous improvement and optimization of production lines, ensuring efficiency, quality, and process reliability.

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and assembly solutions to support production requirements and product performance.

Lead industrialization activities and New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring a smooth transition from product development to serial production.

Collaborate closely with R&D, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensure manufacturability, robust processes, and successful product industrialization.

Drive manufacturing equipment and CAPEX projects from technical specification and supplier selection through commissioning, qualification, and handover to production.

Plan and execute equipment and process qualification and validation activities, ensuring compliance with applicable quality standards and internal requirements.

Provide hands‑on technical support to production, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, improve process capability, reduce costs, and minimize production disruptions.

Support the implementation of automation, robotics, and new manufacturing technologies to improve production performance and scalability.

Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process specifications, and technical records.

Drive engineering changes, risk assessments, and process improvements in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Contribute to technical project planning and execution, ensuring that manufacturing deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements.

Share technical expertise and support the development of colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Your Story

You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical field.

You have at least 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, production engineering, or a similar role within a complex industrial environment.

You have proven experience in manufacturing process development, production line optimization, and the industrialization of new products or technologies.

You have experience working closely with R&D and Production, translating product designs and engineering requirements into efficient and robust manufacturing processes.

You have experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, and commissioning, ideally including supplier coordination and equipment qualification.

You are familiar with continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and structured problem‑solving techniques.

You understand manufacturing documentation, engineering changes, and quality‑related processes.

You are comfortable working across functions and coordinating technical activities with internal stakeholders and external partners.

You have a structured and hands‑on approach, combined with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

You communicate effectively in English and enjoy working in an international, cross‑functional environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in the aerospace, aviation, space, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with automated manufacturing systems, robotics, and advanced production technologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, CAPA, and process validation methodologies.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects, including technical specifications, RFQs, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and production handover.
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Siemens NX or SolidWorks, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience with assembly, integration, and testing of complex mechanical or electromechanical products.

Why Beyond Gravity

• Work in an international environment with a global mindset and high‑tech products that will fly into space.
• A highly specialized and motivated team with extensive technical know‑how in a unique industry.
• A genuine hands‑on culture where your ideas and suggestions for improvement are taken seriously.
• Opportunities for training, development and career growth.
• Attractive employment conditions, including public transport contributions and fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
• The opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art test facilities and directly contribute to the development and qualification of space products.

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.

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.