Quality Control Process Engineer (Manager) (m/f/d) - Quantum Frontline Industries

Quantum-Systems GmbH; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 68,477 - 102,716; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) is a German-Ukrainian defence joint venture combining Ukrainian technology with German automation. This role focuses on developing quality control processes for production, maintaining documentation, and driving continuous improvement across production operations.

You will work with Production planning, Flight Test, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless production and high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

• Higher technical education is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Technologist in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of core quality methodologies (FMEA, 8D, SPC, 5Why, PDCA).
• Experience developing technical documentation and control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control processes for production.
• Analyze and optimize technological processes to meet quality standards.
• Create and maintain quality documentation (instructions, methodologies, checklists).
• Define and implement KPIs for quality.
• Monitor product compliance with internal and international standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers on component quality and initiate corrective actions.
• Analyze customer complaints and reduce defects.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Train personnel on quality standards and control methods.

Skills

Quality control

FMEA

8D problem solving

SPC

5Why

PDCA

Documentation

Measurement analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Higher technical education

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Quantum Frontline Industries (QFI) is a newly established German-Ukrainian defence joint venture between Quantum Systems and Frontline Robotics, created under the Build with Ukraine initiative. For the first time, Ukrainian drones will be manufactured on an industrial scale in Europe, combining Ukrainian battlefield‑proven technology with German industrial automation to create a new model of cross‑border defence co‑production: the German Model.

As a Quality Control Process Engineer (Manager), you will develop and implement quality control processes to ensure compliance with internal and international standards. Your work will be essential in maintaining product reliability and driving continuous improvement across our production operations.

You will work closely with stakeholders from Production planning, Flight Test, as well as Supply Chain, to ensure seamless production processes and deliver exceptional products.

Our goal is to provide democratic armies, including the Ukrainian forces, with reliable tools to defend their countries and the values they stand for. Your mission at Quantum‑Systems will contribute to this purpose and make a meaningful impact.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Develop and implement quality control processes for production.
• Analyze and optimize technological processes to meet quality standards.
• Create and maintain quality documentation (instructions, methodologies, checklists).
• Define and implement key quality indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor product compliance with internal and, in the future, international standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers on component quality and initiate corrective actions for deviations.
• Analyze customer complaints and develop measures to reduce defects.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Train personnel on quality standards and control methods.

What you bring to the team:

• Higher technical education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Technologist in manufacturing (preferably electronics or assembly production).
• Knowledge of key quality control methodologies (FMEA, 8D, SPC, 5Why, PDCA).
• Experience in developing technological documentation and control procedures.
• Ability to work with measuring equipment and analyze measurement results.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and analytical tools.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Professional skills of communication in English or German
  • Ukrainian language as a significant plus

Quantum Systems specializes in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS is built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting‑edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real‑time AI‑powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next‑generation UAS for clients in defense, security, public sectors.