Quality procurement manager (SCQ)

Overview

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Discover, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Permanent Responsibility

The SCQ manager shall assure the Quality of Space equipment and products purchased from external suppliers, in the frame of specific Projects.

Normative and Standards

• The SCQ have to know the Quality Management System fundamentals according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EN 9100, AQAP 2110 and ECSS requirements, in particular series Q.
• The candidate shall be able to manage external/internal standards in order to assure the quality for products purchased from our suppliers all along the phases of a project:

• Conformity of the Products with EC Directives (CE marking, WEE, RoHS)
• Compliance to Reach Regulation
• Compliance to ECSS series Q

Location

Location: Torino or Roma

Task Description

The candidate will ensure the quality aspects of purchased items in the different segments (Electrical, RF, mechanical, propulsion and ground support equipment) for the entire life cycle of the products.

Proposal Phase

• The candidate shall be involved in the upstreaming phase of a project taking active part to the Suppliers Selection process (TEB/PVET activities), in collaboration with buyer and engineering, for all quality aspects.
• Specifically the SCQ is responsible for the verification and negotiation (RFP phase) of suppliers conformity to:
• Customer Quality Requirements (flow down)
• Product Assurance and Safety Requirements for sub‑contractors and suppliers
• Specific Statement of Work and Statement of Applicability (including list of Ads and PA DRL)
• Technical specification.
• Qualification status of the hardware proposed.

EQSR and Design Reviews Phase

• The SCQ is called to participate in the main Subcontractors reviews of a program, starting from the KO up to the manufacturing, testing and delivery of Equipment/Units.
• Manage an efficient equipment qualification status review (EQSR) with Subcontractors, together with engineering and procurement, to verify the qualification status of a candidate solution and adequacy/coherency with the category and relevant model philosophy proposed by each Subcontractor.
• Verify level of understanding and compliance with the requirements of a specific project, reviewing the EQSR data package and evaluating the maturity level for technical and quality aspects.
• When the outcome of an EQSR establishes the need for a delta qualification activity or when a new development is foreseen, perform design reviews to provide a comprehensive assessment of the project status against targets and requirements.

Monitoring of the Supplier During Manufacturing, Test Phase and Delivery

• Monitor (OTD and OQD) and guarantee on‑time delivery and quality delivery of the hardware.
• Manage quality matters during manufacturing and qualification test campaign of new hardware, including any new mounting technologies.
• Manage quality matters during manufacturing and delta qualification test campaign established by EQSR, including possible new mounting configuration technologies.
• Manage quality matters during manufacturing and test campaign in case of recurrent hardware.
• Manage delivery review board (DRB).

General Skills

• Managing of Mandatory Inspection points
• Managing of Major non Conformity and knowledge of problem solving techniques.
• Managing of Deviations and Waivers; alerts managing.
• Preparation of PA Progress Report section.
• Quality assurance disciplines coordination: knowledge of QA fundamentals to coordinate and manage discipline’s contribution during Proposal, Design, Production, Test and Delivery phases, including management of RFD, RFW and NCR due to specific discipline aspects.

Personal Requirements

• Master degree or PhD in scientific subjects.
• Fluent knowledge of English language for both written and verbal communication.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian is required.
• Attitude to teamwork.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing