Senior Quality Engineer (m/f/d) Production Ottobrunn, Germany

Isar Aerospace SE; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days vacation

Company pension plan with 20% employer

Subsidised lunch

Job summary

Isar Aerospace SE is seeking a senior quality professional to manage inspection programs, ensure compliance, and drive continual improvement across assembly, integration and testing of launch vehicle components.

You will lead quality control activities, evaluate nonconformities, and implement corrective actions while coordinating with production and engineering teams to maintain top-tier product quality.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years in highly regulated production environments (Aerospace, Defence, Automotive).
• At least 3 years in Quality or Testing roles.
• Experience with CFRP manufacturing or testing is advantageous.
• Experience with AS 9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 is advantageous.
• Fluent in English; German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the assembly, integration and testing cycle of launch vehicle components.
• Plan and execute quality control activities and evaluate nonconformities.
• Specify corrective and preventive actions to resolve issues.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Oversee production and engineering processes to ensure proper use of tools and procedures.
• Interpret test requirements and propose solutions to issues.
• Create quality and safety documentation and manage internal audits.
• Plan regular product inspections and review documentation.

Skills

Quality control

Statistical QC

Root cause analysis

APQP

ISO 9001 / AS 9100

Internal Auditor

English & German

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

10+ years in highly regulated production

3+ years in Quality or Testing

Tools

CFRP knowledge

Job description

As part of the Quality team, the primary purpose of the role is to manage quality control activities and to work with production team to maintain product quality by enforcing quality management policies, procedures and instructions and implement new approaches .

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

Monitor the entire assembly, integration and testing cycle of launch vehicle (sub-) assemblies, plan and execute quality control activities, evaluate nonconformities, and specify corrective and preventive actions to solve the problems

Conduct quality checks for ongoing works with site inspections on a regular basis and ensure that technical standards are always met

Oversee the production and engineering processes by ensuring the proper use of tools, materials and procedures and determine quality metrics

Understand test requirements and propose solutions to resolve issues

Create quality and safety documentation

Plan and organize regular product inspections as well as manage internal audits

Prepare quality control plans in accordance with company plans and review the documentation

Work with internal teams to increase customer satisfaction by improving the quality of the products

Qualification Checklist

University degree in engineering, management or related field

At least 10 years in highly regulated production environment (Aerospace, Defence, Automotive), 3 years out of which in Quality or Testing

Prior Knowledge in CFRP manufacturing and testing is advantageous

Experience in statistical quality control methods in manufacturing environment

Experience with cause-effect analysis and problem-solving methods (5 Why Analysis, 8D Reports, Fish bone/Ishikawa Diagrams)

Very good knowledge of practice with APQP and ISO 9145 is advantageous

Good knowledge of AS 9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 and having Internal Auditor certification

Fluent in English and German is advantageous

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.
  

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.