We are seeking an experienced Product Assurance Manager to lead PA/QA activities for space hardware projects in a multinational setting. This on-site role is based in the Munich area, with occasional home-office days by agreement.
Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and regularly update PA and QA processes, plans, and procedures to ECSS/ESA standards and project requirements
- Ensure documentation is complete, up-to-date, and accessible to stakeholders
- Organize product and quality assurance roles within project teams
- Coordinate interactions between project managers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and collaboration
- Provide guidance and support to resolve PA/QA issues
- Lead the Project PA/QA team: set objectives, assign responsibilities, monitor performance
- Support project managers and work-package managers in establishing and maintaining quality-management arrangements throughout the project life cycle
- Establish and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with project quality objectives; monitor and analyze KPIs to drive continuous improvement
- Report analyses of best practices, non-conformities, trend analyses, audit statuses, KPIs, and cost-of-quality metrics
- Present monthly PA/QA status and improvement actions to executive leadership
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a Product Assurance role within the European space industry
- Deep knowledge of ESA/ECSS standards; ISO 9001 required; ISO 9100 desirable
- Fluent English (written and spoken, C1); German is beneficial but not required
- Proven track record delivering work-packages on time and within budget
- Strong knowledge of quality management tools and techniques (FMEA, 8D, root-cause analysis, KPI dashboards)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Detail-oriented, proactive problem-solver capable of foreseeing PA/QA issues and implementing solutions
- Self-motivated team player, flexible, and eager to learn
- Ability to work under pressure and within tight timelines
- Location: on-site in the Munich area; remote days by agreement (not fully remote)
Experience & Education
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in Product Assurance within European space hardware projects
- Education: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar
- Tools/Standards: ECSS & ESA frameworks, ISO 9001/9100, QA tools (FMEA, 8D, root-cause analysis, KPI dashboards)
Location & Working Model
- Primary Location: Eching-Dietersheim, Munich area, Germany
- Working model: Predominantly on-site; ad-hoc home-office days by agreement
- Travel: None
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary Range: €80,000 – €110,000 gross per year (DOE)
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Flexible working hours with core time
- Flat hierarchy, collaborative environment
- Modern office with infrastructure and access to public transport (U-Bahn within ~6 minutes)
- Casual dress code; open and inclusive team culture
- Growth opportunities and involvement in multiple projects
