Quality procurement manager (SCQ)

Thales; Roma; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global space manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee the quality of space equipment and products. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or PhD in scientific subjects, fluency in English, and excellent knowledge of Italian. Responsibilities include managing quality standards, participating in supplier selection, and coordinating quality assurance across project phases. This role offers career development opportunities in a multinational environment.

Mansioni

• Assure the quality of space equipment and products purchased from external suppliers.
• Apply Quality Management System fundamentals in relation to ISO standards.
• Manage external/internal standards to assure quality for products across all project phases.
• Ensure conformity of products with EC Directives.
• Participate in supplier selection and RFP activities.
• Review and manage Technical Documentation.
• Engage in EQSR and Design Reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance during Manufacturing, Test and Delivery.
• Manage delivery review board and quality reviews across equipment lifecycle.
• Coordinate and supervise quality assurance disciplines across project phases.
• Prepare PA Progress Reports and ensure cross-functional coordination.
• Monitor and drive the integrity of EQSR data package.

Conoscenze

Fluent knowledge of English

Excellent knowledge of Italian

Strong teamwork orientation

Formazione

Master degree or PhD in scientific subjects

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), is a global space manufacturer delivering high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. The company serves governments, institutions, space agencies and operators with solutions that Enable Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Location: Torino or Roma

Responsibilities

• The SCQ manager shall assure the quality of space equipment and products purchased from external suppliers, within the frame of specific projects.
• Know and apply Quality Management System fundamentals in relation to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EN 9100, AQAP 2110 and ECSS requirements; ensure alignment with ECSS Q series.
• Manage external/internal standards to assure quality for products purchased from suppliers across all project phases.
• Conformity of products with EC Directives (CE marking, WEEE, RoHS); compliance to REACH Regulation; compliance to ECSS Q series requirements.
• Participate in supplier selection and RFP activities, collaborating with buyers and engineering to verify and negotiate supplier conformity to Customer Quality Requirements, Product Assurance and Safety Requirements for sub-contractors and suppliers, and to Technical specifications.
• Review and manage Technical Documentation such as Specific Statement of Work, Statement of Applicability (including list of Ads and PA DRL) and hardware qualification status.
• Engage in EQSR and Design Reviews, coordinating with Engineering and Procurement to verify qualification status, maturity and coherence with project category and model philosophy; support delta qualification or new development design reviews as needed.
• Monitor supplier performance during Manufacturing, Test and Delivery (OTD/OQD), manage quality issues during manufacturing and qualification campaigns, including new mounting technologies and delta qualifications.
• Manage delivery review board (DRB) and ensure effective quality reviews across the lifecycle of equipment/units.
• Coordinate and supervise the quality assurance disciplines across Proposal, Design, Production, Test and Delivery phases; manage Deviation and Waiver processes, Non-Conformities and related reporting (RFD, RFW, NCR).
• Prepare PA Progress Reports and ensure cross-functional coordination among Quality, Engineering and Procurement.
• Monitor and drive the integrity of the EQSR data package and risk/maturity assessments with respect to project status and requirements.

Qualifications

• Master degree or PhD in scientific subjects.
• Fluent knowledge of English for written and verbal communication.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian is required.
• Strong teamwork orientation.

Additional information

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. We are an 8,900-employee employer across 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, offering mobility and career development opportunities. This description does not include non-essential boilerplate or site-only notices beyond what is necessary for the role.