Composite Quality Assurance Manager

DHV Technology; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation package

Professional development

Work Anywhere Days

Birthday Off

Flexible Benefits

Co-financed Health Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

DHV Technology, based in Málaga, seeks a Quality Assurance Composite Manager to lead QA activities for composite manufacturing and ensure ECSS, AS/EN 9100, and customer requirements are met. You will manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors, collaborating with Engineering, Production, Product Assurance, and suppliers to ensure compliance across the production process.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in a relevant engineering field, 4–6 years in QA, fluent English, and

Formación

• 4 to 6 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance within manufacturing environments.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Proven leadership of quality teams and manufacturing QA processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Quality Assurance team for composite manufacturing and ensure high performance.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and ECSS requirements throughout production.
• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspections and approvals.
• Manage supplier quality activities, audits, and supplier qualification.
• Plan and conduct product and process audits per AS/EN 9100 and internal procedures.
• Drive NCR resolution, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Organization and Planning

Decision Making

Results Orientation

Fluent English

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Herramientas

ECSS standards knowledge

AS/EN 9100

FAI (First Article Inspections)

Descripción del empleo

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What is it like to be a Quality Assurance Composite Manager at DHV Technology?

As a Quality Assurance Composite Manager at DHV Technology, you will lead the quality assurance activities for composite manufacturing, ensuring the highest standards of quality, traceability, and compliance throughout the entire production process. You will manage a team of quality engineers and inspectors while working closely with Engineering, Production, Product Assurance, and suppliers to ensure that composite products fully comply with customer requirements, ECSS standards, and applicable quality management systems before final delivery.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Quality Leadership: Lead and manage the Quality Assurance team responsible for composite manufacturing, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Product Quality: Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and ECSS quality requirements throughout the manufacturing process until final product delivery.
• Inspection & Verification: Oversee incoming, in process, and final inspections, ensuring products and materials meet established quality standards.
• Supplier Quality: Manage supplier quality activities, including incoming material verification, supplier qualification, and quality audits when required.
• Audits & Compliance: Plan and conduct product and process audits, ensuring compliance with AS/EN 9100, internal procedures, and customer requirements.
• Non Conformance Management: Lead the resolution of manufacturing quality issues, supporting Product Assurance in the management of NCRs and corrective actions.
• Quality Documentation: Review and approve product quality documentation, inspection records, and customer deliverables.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive quality improvement initiatives through statistical analysis, process optimization, certification management, and best practices across composite manufacturing.

Education and Requirements

To be considered for this position, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Additional training in Composite Manufacturing, Quality Management Systems, or ECSS standards is highly valued.
• 4 to 6 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance within manufacturing environments, preferably in the aerospace, defense, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading quality teams and managing quality processes related to composite materials or advanced manufacturing.
• Fluent level of English, both written and spoken.

Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge in the following areas:

• Composite Manufacturing: Solid understanding of composite manufacturing processes, inspection techniques, and product verification.
• Quality Management Systems: Experience with AS/EN 9100, quality audits, First Article Inspections (FAIs), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Supplier Quality: Knowledge of supplier qualification, incoming inspection, quality control, and supplier auditing processes.
• Quality Tools: Experience with metrology, measurement equipment, statistical quality control, traceability, and non conformance management.
• Space Standards: Familiarity with ECSS standards and quality requirements for space products is highly valued.

Soft Skills

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

• Leadership: Ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary quality teams in a demanding manufacturing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, product quality, and compliance with established standards.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify root causes, solve quality issues, and drive corrective actions.
• Communication Skills: Strong ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Production, Product Assurance, suppliers, and customers.
• Organization and Planning: Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with project schedules and quality objectives.
• Decision Making: Confidence to make sound technical decisions in quality related matters.
• Results Orientation: Commitment to delivering high quality products while continuously improving manufacturing processes.

What we offer

• Working on exciting international projects in the space sector.
• Relocation package for national and international mobility.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Work Anywhere Days: 5 days per year to work from any location of your choice and break the routine.
• Birthday Off: Your birthday is not just another day, enjoy it your way.
• Flexible Benefits Scheme.
• Co-financed Health Insurance.

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