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EEE Product Assurance Engineer

The Exploration Company

The Exploration Company

Product
Munich, Germany
Posted on Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented EEE Quality Engineer to help us in our mission by ensuring that all hardware and deliverables are delivered on quality.

Key Responsibilities

As a EEE Quality Engineer, you will hold a crucial position within both the Operations and Project organizations. You will serve as the quality focal point for space projects, strongly cooperating and supporting with Avionics and Power department, while also contributing to the development of our Quality Management System. Your duties will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Supporting Project and Operations organizations in definition, implementation and maintenance of the processes for EN 9100 compliance and certification,

  • Acting as a Product Assurance Engineer on assigned projects, and managing them in accordance with requirements, quality plans and implemented processes,

  • Engaging in supporting the Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing processes by ensuring, enhancing, and refining quality best practices, and implementing quality control activities to meet project requirements and industry standards,

  • Supporting the Procurement Team in supplier evaluation, inspection of incoming goods, and enforcing supplier and subcontractor adherence to quality requirements,

  • Contributing to Non-conformance management protocol conducting in-depth analysis of quality issues from suppliers, MAIT, or other areas within the company, and spearheading systematic corrective actions,

  • Leading key inspections points for the products throughout the assembly, integration and testing phases,

  • Supporting the test area, specifically for Hardware in the Loop tests,

  • Creating comprehensive quality control plans for the projects, and representing the Quality department at the Verification Control Boards,

  • Working in collaboration with various teams and fostering the significance of quality and continuous improvement methodology across the organization,

  • Enhancing safety-related aspects in the test and propellants areas.

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Quality Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field,

  • 2+ years of experience in a quality role,

  • Experience with quality management systems and related standards i.e. EN 9100, ISO 9001, ECSS,

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills,

  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills,

  • Detail and solution-oriented mindset with a strong ability to work independently,

  • Relevant experience with inspection techniques and process control,

  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment while exhibiting strong leadership skills,

  • Willingness to travel as needed,

  • Working fluency in English.

Additional assets:

  • Knowledge of ECSS-Q-ST-60 discipline and IPC standards

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

  • We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

  • We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

  • We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.