Quality Assurance Engineer (all genders) Job Details | Beyond Gravity

Beyond Gravity Schweiz AG; Emmen; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport contributions

Fully paid maternity/paternity leave

Training and development opportunities

State-of-the-art test facilities

Job summary

Beyond Gravity Schweiz AG is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to own manufacturing processes, optimize production lines, and lead industrialization and NPI efforts in Emmen. The role requires collaboration with R&D, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and suppliers to ensure robust, scalable processes.

You will drive CAPEX projects, qualify equipment, and provide hands-on support while advancing continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining thorough manufacturing documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in a relevant technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or production engineering experience.
• Proven experience in manufacturing process development, production line optimization, and industrialization of new products.
• Experience collaborating with R&D and Production to translate designs into robust processes.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, commissioning, and supplier coordination.
• Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving.
• Knowledge of manufacturing documentation, engineering changes, and quality processes.
• Comfortable coordinating cross-functional activities with internal and external partners.
• Structured, hands-on, and analytical with strong problem-solving abilities.

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.
• Lead industrialization activities and New Product Introduction (NPI) from development to serial production.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability.
• Drive equipment and CAPEX projects from specification to commissioning and handover to production.
• Plan and execute equipment and process qualification and validation per quality standards.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production and lead root cause analyses.
• Identify and implement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Support automation, robotics, and new manufacturing technologies for scalability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Drive engineering changes, risk assessments, and process improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to project planning and ensure deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule.

Skills

Structured, hands-on approach

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX or SolidWorks

SAP

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer (all genders)

? Challenge the Impossible

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.

?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.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Mari Vargas

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.