Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

Beyond Gravity Sweden AB; Linköpings kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work situation

Career opportunities

Engaged team environment

Job summary

Beyond Gravity Sweden AB seeks a Supply Chain Quality Manager in Linköpings kommun to lead and develop their supply chain quality team.

Responsibilities include defining and implementing quality strategies, qualifying suppliers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a background in engineering or quality management, with strong knowledge of supplier auditing and quality tools.

Enjoy a hybrid work model and join a team that values innovation and collaboration in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of supplier auditing, qualification, and development.
• Familiarity with quality tools and standards.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain quality team.
• Implement supplier quality strategies.
• Qualify and approve suppliers and perform audits.

Skills

Supplier auditing

Quality tools (8D, FMEA, PPAP, SPC)

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering or quality management

Tools

ISO 9001

AS9100

Job description

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com

Your Mission

• Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain quality team in line with company values and goals.
• Define and implement supplier quality strategies, standards, and processes.
• Qualify and approve suppliers, including planning and performing audits and First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Lead supplier quality investigations (NCRs) and drive effective root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA).
• Develop suppliers through proactive performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support sourcing decisions and risk assessments from a quality perspective.
• Collaborate closely with purchasing, engineering, production, and logistics to ensure alignment and problem resolution.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, AS9100, ECSS).
• Monitor and report supplier performance, risks, and improvement progress to management.

Your Story

Must’s

• Strong knowledge of supplier auditing, qualification, and development.
• Familiarity with quality tools (8D, FMEA, PPAP, SPC) and standards (ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Experience in supplier relationship management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Degree in engineering, quality management, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have’s

• Experience from aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing.
• Certification as Lead Auditor or in Six Sigma / Lean methods.
• Knowledge of special process qualifications and material standards.

Why Beyond Gravity?

• To work in a growing high technology company with career opportunities within the site or internationally.
• You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
• We offer a hybrid work situation, high flexibility and autonomy, and a great team to develop and have fun with!

Core Values

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. We’re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.