Product Assurance Manager (m/f/d)

OHB SE; Bremen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OHB SE is seeking a Product Assurance Manager to lead quality across space projects from development through delivery. You will ensure compliance with quality requirements and manage risks, while working with engineering, project management, and suppliers to support mission success.

The role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to navigate complex quality domains in a fast-paced space environment, with international travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Science, or comparable technical discipline.
• Experience in Product Assurance, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Mission Assurance within space/aerospace.
• Strong understanding of complex engineering systems and development processes.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority topics in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-stakeholder decisions.
• Confident leading technical discussions, reviews, and escalations.
• Structured, analytical, and detail-driven mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation and compliance of Product Assurance and quality requirements across space projects.
• Lead all Product Assurance activities throughout the complete project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary interface for quality topics with customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate cross-functional experts across all quality domains.
• Provide reporting and risk visibility to project and department leadership.
• Chair quality reviews, milestone reviews, and non-conformance review boards.
• Own non-conformance management and ensure timely root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and project management.

Skills

Product Assurance

Quality Engineering

Supplier Quality

Mission Assurance

Leadership

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Project Coordination

Education

Engineering/Physics/Science degree

Job description

We are looking for a Product Assurance Manager to join our Product Assurance team. In this role, you will ensure the highest quality and reliability standards across complex space projects, from development through qualification and delivery. You will work closely with engineering, project management, and suppliers to drive compliance, manage risks, and support mission success.

This position requires strong technical leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex quality requirements in a fast-paced space environment.

Your Tasks

• Drive implementation and compliance of Product Assurance and quality requirements across space projects
• Lead all Product Assurance activities throughout the complete project lifecycle
• Act as the primary interface for quality-related topics with customers and suppliers
• Drive implementation and compliance of quality requirements across space projects
• Coordinate cross-functional experts across all quality domains
• Provide clear reporting and risk visibility to project and department leadership
• Chair quality reviews, milestone reviews, and non-conformance review boards
• Own non-conformance management and ensure timely root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and project management teams
• Plan and manage Product Assurance milestones including EQSRs, MRRs, TRRs, and QRs
• Support major program reviews including SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, MPCBs, PCBs, IRRs, TRBs, ARs, and DRBs
• Develop audit strategies and support internal and external audits

Your Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Science, or a comparable technical discipline
• Experience in Product Assurance, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Mission Assurance within the space or aerospace sector
• Strong understanding of complex engineering systems and development processes
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority topics simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive technical decisions across stakeholders
• Confident leading technical discussions, reviews, and escalation meetings
• Structured, analytical, and detail-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership in high-responsibility environments
• Business fluent in English; German is a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally when required