Product Assurance Engineer - Operations (all genders)
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Beyond Gravity merges a start‑up mindset with decades of aerospace expertise, employing over 1,700 professionals across 13 locations in six countries.
Mission
Own end‑to‑end product quality across manufacturing, delivery, and launch preparation.
Ensure compliance with all applicable customer, internal, and regulatory requirements (EN9100, ECSS, NASA, MIL).
Act as the primary quality interface for the product line and key stakeholder for manufacturing and engineering teams.
Drive continuous improvement of product and process quality through structured prevention and Lessons Learned activities.
Ensure robust product acceptance and readiness for delivery, audits, and customer reviews.
Monitor and report product quality performance through defined KPIs to management.
Main Tasks
Execute Product Assurance activities across manufacturing, delivery, and launch preparation phases.
Prepare and maintain quality documentation (control plans, inspection records, reports, evidence, acceptance data package).
Support production to ensure process stability and product conformity.
Lead non‑conformance management, including containment, root cause analysis (5Why, Ishikawa), and corrective/preventive actions.
Coordinate manufacturing and production readiness reviews, including KIPs/MIPs and hardware acceptance processes.
Support product and process validation and qualification activities.
Support Design and Process FMECA activities.
Prepare and coordinate quality reviews with the customer.>
Participate in internal and customer audits, ensuring compliance and traceability.
Capture and drive Lessons Learned from production and launch campaign activities.
Serve as Q‑representative for Launch Campaign(s) – where required – including on‑site support at the launch site.
Qualifications
Master’s degree (MSc) or equivalent, preferably in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Relevant experience in Quality and Continuous Improvement.
Knowledge of standards such as EN9100, ECSS, NASA, and MIL.
Knowledge of space certification processes.
Experience in the application of Quality preventive methodology (5Why, Ishikawa Fishbone, etc.).
Ability to quickly understand and analyze complex products/systems and their functions.
Ability to work autonomously and coordinate complex tasks involving multiple stakeholders.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in German is a strong asset.
Availability to travel to other Business Units (Sweden and Alabama, US) and Launch Sites – French Guiana.
Nice to Have
Additional language skills beyond English (German and French preferred).
Experience in other space companies.
Auditor Certification (ISO9001:2015 IRCA).
Benefits
International work environment with a global mindset and high‑tech products that fly into space.
Highly specialized and motivated team with strong know‑how in a unique industry.
Hands‑on mentality with continuous improvement culture.
Attractive employment conditions, including public transport contribution, training and development opportunities, fully paid maternity/paternity leave, and flexible mobile working.
Minimum of 5 weeks vacation with the possibility to purchase additional days.
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