Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer — Precision & Impact

Destinus; Madrid; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus, a Madrid-based leader in defense UAV technology, seeks a QA specialist to oversee supplier quality from the production floor to final parts. You will audit suppliers, refine processes, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards to keep performance sky-high.

You’ll collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to improve capabilities, report KPIs, and lead Lean initiatives across supply chains; English fluency is essential for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quality or engineering field
• 3–5 years in quality or supplier quality in aerospace/auto/high-tech
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and tools FMEA, SPC, PPAP, RCA
• Experience with supplier audits and CAPAs
• ERP skills, Microsoft Dynamics; quality tools
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Six Sigma Green Belt a plus
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Fluent in English

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA procedures and supplier quality strategies
• Lead supplier audits and assessments per ISO 9001/AS9100
• Monitor supplier performance, track non-conformances, drive CAPA
• Investigate root causes of production or supplier issues and drive improvements
• Establish and report supplier and internal quality KPIs
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to qualify new suppliers
• Conduct FAI, FMEA, PPAP, and PQP reviews
• Maintain documentation of inspections, control plans, and QMS records
• Support customer and regulatory audits across supply chains
• Champion continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

Skills

Auditing suppliers

Quality assurance

Lean / continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Quality Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

FMEA

SPC

PPAP

Root cause analysis

Job description

Destinus, a Madrid-based leader in defense UAV technology, seeks a QA specialist to oversee supplier quality from the production floor to final parts. You will audit suppliers, refine processes, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards to keep performance sky-high.

You’ll collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Production to improve capabilities, report KPIs, and lead Lean initiatives across supply chains; English fluency is essential for global collaboration.