Supply Chain Quality Engineer - MAIT

The Exploration Company; Oberpfaffenhofen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Zusammenfassung

The Exploration Company is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle. We seek a QA Engineer to support the MAIT Quality area, shaping supplier quality requirements and surveillance across proposals, contracts, and manufacturing processes.

In this role you will manage nonconformances, lead root cause analysis, and ensure compliance with space industry standards such as EN9100/ISO 9001. Collaboration with engineering, MAIT, and supply chain is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in a quality assurance role, preferably in aerospace/high-reliability manufacturing.
• Knowledge of EN/AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and GD&T.
• Experience with nonconformance management systems and root cause analysis tools (8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa).
• Proficiency with quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and statistical analysis.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar data visualization tools; Excel proficiency required.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

Aufgaben

• Provide inputs for Supplier / Subcontractor quality requirements for Proposals and Contracts.
• Perform surveillance activities of contract execution for quality aspects.
• Engage with Suppliers/Subcontractors on resolution of nonconformances.
• Participate in contracted Quality and Engineering gates.
• Approve subcontracted products and delivery through Delivery Review Boards and acceptance certificates.

Kenntnisse

Quality assurance

GD&T

FMEA

8D problem solving

5 Whys

Ishikawa

Control plans

Statistical analysis

Excel

Power BI

Cross-functional work

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

The holder of this position will have duties towards the development of suppliers and support to the Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and test function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inputs for Supplier / Subcontractor quality requirements for Proposals, and Contracts.
• Perform surveillance activities of contract execution for what it pertains Quality Aspects.
• Engage with Suppliers /. Subcontractors on the resolution of Non conformances
• Participate and contribute in contracted Quality and Engineering gates.
• Accept subcontracted products and deliverables through the participation of Delivery Review Boards and the provision of certificates of acceptance.

In the MAIT Quality Area

Planning & Execution of Quality Inspections

In collaboration with the MAIT and Product Assurance team, define and execute inspection control activities at:

• Incoming
• Key stages of manufacturing, assembly, integration & testing.
• Before release to customers or next integration phase.

Nonconformance Management

• Support the detection, documentation and containment of nonconformances.
• Assist in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and follow up on rework or repair implementation and verification.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions in coordination with engineering and MAIT.

Quality Assurance support in MAIT Operations

• Provide day-to-day quality support to MAIT.
• Review and approve MAIT procedures.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, space and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).
• Qualification of Special processes based in EN9100 (e.g: welding, Non-Destructive Testing, etc). Desirable experience with welding.
• Train MAIT staff on quality procedures and best practices.
• Calibration coordination.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead quality improvement projects to enhance process stability and product quality.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve product quality.
• Analyze quality data and generate reports to track trends and identify areas for improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a quality assurance role, preferably in aerospace, space, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality standards (e.g., EN/AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection techniques (visual, dimensional, electrical), and GD&T.
• Experience with nonconformance management systems and root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa).
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and statistical analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and desirable experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We're Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of this check.