Quality Assurance Manager

Space Industries S.p.A.; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Welfare up to €2,000/year

Meal vouchers €8/day

Private health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic aerospace environment

Job summary

Space Industries S.p.A., a leading aerospace company, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join the Quality & Compliance team. You will oversee compliance, reliability, and quality throughout the space production process, from procurement to satellite integration and testing.

The role is strategic and operational, collaborating with Operations, Suppliers and Customers. Requirements include degree in Aerospace or Electronics Engineering, 3+ years in aerospace QA, ECSS

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within the aerospace sector.
• Strong knowledge of ECSS standards (ECSS-Q) and space program requirements.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Capable of working autonomously with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan and execute/coordinate inspections and related reports.
• Collaborate with AIT, testing and other departments to resolve quality issues.
• Manage non-conformances from issue definition through NRBs and corrective actions.
• Support Readiness Reviews and monitor compliance across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Quality Assurance

ECSS standards

Fluent English

Autonomous work

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

Position Overview

Space Industries S.p.A., a leading aerospace company specializing in assembly, integration and testing of small satellites, is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join the Quality & Compliance team.

The selected candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance, reliability, and quality throughout the space production process, from component procurement to satellite integration and testing.

The role is both strategic and operational, supporting Operations, Suppliers and Customers to ensure all deliverables meet the demanding requirements of space programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Define, Plan and execute/coordinate inspections, included KIPs and MIPs, included inspection reports,

• Collaborate with AIT, testing and other departments to solve technical and quality issues,

• Manage non conformances from issue definition through NRBs, disposition and verification of effectiveness of corrective action(s),

• Support PA in contributing to Readiness Reviews

• Support PA in monitoring compliance to requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle,

• Support PA in revising technical documentation e.g. test procedures, test report.

• Support Configuration control, documentation management and traceability,

• Contribute to the preparation of EIDPs e.g. by establishing the final list of NCRs, RFWs/RFDs, "open work" list,

• Contribute to risk/opportunity analyses,

• Contribute to the PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis),

• Exercise the right to alert in case of non-compliance,

• Support process audits (from internal or Customer/third parties)

• Contribute to continuous improvement

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related disciplines.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance roles within the aerospace sector, preferably on small satellite or spacecraft programs.

• Strong knowledge of ECSS standards (especially ECSS-Q series) and space program requirements.

• Proven experience in space production environments, including AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test).

• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (NCR, 8D, FMEA, root cause analysis).

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

• Solution-oriented with structured approach and focus on compliance

• Proactive approach

• Capability to work autonomously and interface effectively with multidisciplinary teams and customer.

• Fluent English (written and spoken).

• Holder of a valid category B driving license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of EN 9100 and ISO 27001 management systems.

• Experience with configuration management and ERP tools.

• Metalmeccanico (CCNL) contract with compensation based on experience and skills.
• Competitive pay
• Flexible working hours
• Up to €2,000/year of welfare
• Meal vouchers (€8/day)
• Additional private health insurance, on top of the coverage provided under the national collective labour agreement.
• Great opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment in the aerospace sector.
• Gross annual salary ranging from €40.000,00 to €45.000,00 paid over 13 monthly instalments. Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, technical skills, and the level of autonomy and responsibility required for the role.

Space Industries is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.