Quality Assurance Inspector (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg - RFA; Augsburg; On-site; EUR 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team environment

Flexible working hours

One day per week home office

EGYM Wellpass health program

30 days annual leave

Team events

Free parking

Job summary

Rocket Factory Augsburg is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our aerospace team in Augsburg. You will perform dimensional, functional, and visual inspections of components and assemblies against engineering drawings and inspection plans, ensuring traceable quality data.

As part of cross-functional collaboration with engineers, production, and suppliers, you will document deviations, support CAPAs, and contribute to reliable product quality across development and production activities.

Qualifications

• Completed technical vocational training or apprenticeship.
• 2+ years in QA/QC/manufacturing quality.
• Ability to perform dimensional, visual and functional inspections.
• Experience documenting quality deviations and CAPA.
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of EN 9100 and ISO 9001.
• Ability to create clear inspection records.
• Analytical, structured approach to problem solving.
• Collaborates across engineering, production and suppliers.
• Proficient English for technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional, functional, and visual inspections per drawings and inspection plans.
• Identify, document, and analyze defects and quality deviations.
• Create inspection reports and maintain traceable quality documentation.
• Support investigation of customer complaints, supplier issues, and internal deviations.
• Drive CAPAs to improve product quality and process performance.
• Conduct standardized product and acceptance tests during development and production.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, and suppliers.

Skills

Technical training

QA experience

Inspection skills

Quality deviations

Mechanical drawings

Quality standards

Inspection docs

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical English

Aerospace experience

Root-cause analysis

CAPA experience

ERP knowledge

Product qualification

Tools

ERP/MES systems

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.

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

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

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

Team Culture: Join regular company and team events

Parking: Free parking for your car or bike

Insights

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.