Quality Assurance Inspector (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (EN); Augsburg; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

International team

Flexible hours

Home office

Company events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure components, assemblies, and processes meet the highest safety and quality standards. You will work with engineers, technicians, and suppliers to drive improvements through CAPAs and root-cause analysis.

You will perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections, create thorough documentation, and support investigations into non-conformances in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational training or equivalent qualification.
• 2+ years in quality assurance, quality control, or related field.
• Ability to perform dimensional, visual and functional inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections per drawings and plans.
• Document defects and deviations using established methods.
• Create inspection reports with traceable quality records.
• Support investigations of complaints and supplier issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Lead corrective and preventive actions to improve quality.
• Conduct standardized product and acceptance tests during development and production.

Skills

Technical qualification

Quality Assurance

Inspection methods

Dimensional inspection

English proficiency

Root-cause analysis

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Technical apprenticeship

Job description

About Rocket Factory Augsburg

At Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA), we have one clear goal: to create low-cost, flexible, and reliable access to space. We specialize in building small launch vehicles designed to deploy satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond. Together with you, we aim to revolutionize space services and help improve life on Earth. Sounds interesting? Then join our journey and become part of the team driving the New Space movement in Europe.

About the Team

Join a team that is shaping the future of aerospace technology. As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you play a critical role in ensuring that components, assemblies, and production processes meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance.
Working closely with engineers, technicians, and suppliers, you will be at the center of problem-solving, continuous improvement, and quality excellence.

This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in aerospace quality standards, inspection methodologies, and root-cause analysis while contributing directly to the success of cutting-edge aerospace programs.

If you are passionate about precision, enjoy investigating technical challenges, and take pride in delivering quality without compromise, we would love to hear from you.

Your Tasks

• Perform dimensional, functional, and visual inspections of components, assemblies, and externally supplied parts in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
• Identify, document, and analyze defects, non-conformities, and quality deviations using established quality management and root-cause analysis methods.
• Create inspection reports and maintain complete, accurate, and traceable quality documentation.
• Support the investigation of customer complaints, supplier issues, and internal quality deviations, ensuring timely resolution.
• Drive and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to improve product quality and process performance.
• Conduct standardized product and acceptance tests during development and production activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and consistently achieved.

Your Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• Completed technical vocational training, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing Quality, or a related technical field.
• Ability to perform dimensional, visual, and functional inspections using common inspection and measurement equipment.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and resolving quality deviations in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical components, engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and standards such as EN 9100 and/or ISO 9001.
• Ability to create clear and comprehensive inspection records and quality documentation.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including engineering, production, and suppliers.
• Professional working proficiency in English, including technical documentation and communication.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in the aerospace, aviation, space, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of root-cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with non-conformance management and CAPA processes.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, or digital quality management systems.
• Experience supporting product qualification, testing, or development activities.

We Offer

Paid Time Off: 30 days annual leave and speacial leave days

• Atmosphere: Experience life in an international & dynamic New Space start-up
• Flexibility: Fit your working schedule to your needs with flexible working hours
• Home Office: Full-time employees benefit from one day per week home office
• Health: Sweat, stretch or squat it out with EGYM Wellpass
• Team Culture: Join regular company and team events
• Parking: Free parking for your car or bike

Ready to take the next step?

Join RFA and help build one of Europe’s most efficient launch systems. Work alongside 300+ colleagues from over 40 countries and take ownership from day one.

If you’re looking to grow, take responsibility, and contribute to making space more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.