Quality & Product Assurance Manager

Open Cosmos; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Open Cosmos is seeking a Quality & Product Assurance Manager to lead the quality function across all programmes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement as we scale globally. You’ll oversee quality across lifecycles, manage non-conformances and supplier qualifications, and lead audits and certification processes to ensure flight readiness.

The role requires an engineering background, strong knowledge of ISO9001/ECSS/AS9100, and the ability to collaborate with engineers, auditors, and

Formación

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001, ECSS, AS9100 or equivalent).
• Understanding of non-conformance handling, NRB, CAPA, and configuration management.
• Experience with quality in complex, high-precision manufacturing or space systems.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, auditors and customers.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset balancing detail with big-picture delivery.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee quality assurance across full project lifecycles—from design to launch.
• Lead non-conformance management, NRB activities, and corrective actions to maintain flight readiness.
• Conduct supplier audits and qualification, ensuring quality throughout the supply chain.
• Support and lead internal and customer audits, readiness reviews, and certification processes.
• Drive measurable improvement initiatives using KPIs, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Conocimientos

Quality management

ISO9001

ECSS

AS9100

NRB

CAPA

Supplier audits

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Working in our Chief Operating Office (COO)

Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards. They turn plans into action, keeping us efficient and mission-ready at all times.

Working in the QPA Team

At Open Cosmos, our Quality and Product Assurance (QPA) team is central to ensuring that everything we deliver meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety. The team is dedicated to embedding quality into every stage of our work — from design and development through to production, testing, and launch — ensuring that our satellites and systems are ready to perform their mission with confidence.

What will you be doing?

As a Quality & Product Assurance Manager, you’ll lead our quality function across all programmes, ensuring Open Cosmos remains compliant, consistent, and continuously improving as we scale globally.

You’ll:

• Oversee quality assurance across full project lifecycles — from design to launch
• Lead non-conformance management, NRB activities, and corrective actions to maintain flight readiness
• Conduct supplier audits and qualification, ensuring consistent quality and compliance throughout the supply chain
• Support and lead internal and customer audits, readiness reviews, and certification processes
• Drive measurable improvement initiatives using clear KPIs, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration

What You’ll bring

You’ll bring a mix of structure, pragmatism, and a hands-on approach — ensuring our systems and satellites are built to the highest standards.

You’ll have:

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001, ECSS, AS9100 or equivalent)
• Understanding of non-conformance handling, NRB, CAPA, and configuration management
• The ability to ensure quality within complex, high-precision manufacturing or space systems
• The ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders — from engineers to auditors to customers
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, comfortable balancing detail with big-picture delivery
• An engineering background (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems) and a passion for space technology

This is an on-site position that occasionally will allow the successful candidate to work remotely from home. However, the following conditions need to be met:

• Due to the nature of this role, you will be required in the office/lab at least 2-3 days per week, fluctuating based on business needs
• During qualification test campaigns, you will be required in the office/lab for longer stints (e.g., 2 weeks consecutively)
• While working from home, if an emergency arises, you may be required to come to the office/lab on a short notice

This role will be based onsite in Barcelona, Spain.

Why Open Cosmos?

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe
• A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges
• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team

Equal opportunity employer

At Open Cosmos, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace built on respect, dignity, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively challenge bias to ensure every candidate and employee feels truly welcome. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.