Product Assurance Manager

Job Title: Product Assurance Manager – Space Hardware \& Mechanics

Location: Eching (Munich area), Germany — Predominantly On\-site

Department: Quality \& Product Assurance

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Seniority Level: Senior / Managerial (10\+ years experience)

About the Opportunity

Join a leading European space technology organization at the forefront of designing and manufacturing flight\-ready space hardware, large deployable structures, and reflector systems for critical space missions. We are seeking an experienced Product Assurance Manager with a deep background in mechanical space hardware to lead our Product \& Quality Assurance initiatives, ensuring total compliance with European Space Agency (ESA) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• PA/QA Process Management: Design, implement, and update comprehensive Product Assurance (PA) and Quality Assurance (QA) plans, processes, and procedures in full alignment with ECSS/ESA and ISO standards throughout the project lifecycle.


• Team Leadership \& Strategy: Lead and mentor the Project PA/QA team; define clear objectives, assign roles, and build internal capability to support space hardware manufacturing.


• Project \& Stakeholder Integration: Collaborate directly with Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and Work\-Package Managers to seamlessly embed quality standards from early design through final delivery.


• Risk \& Reliability Analysis: Perform and oversee RAMS, FMEA/FMECA, root\-cause analysis (8D), non\-conformity management, and trend analysis tailored to complex mechanical space structures.


• Executive Reporting \& Metrics: Establish, monitor, and report key PA/QA performance indicators (KPIs), audit statuses, and cost\-of\-quality metrics. Deliver monthly strategic updates on PA status directly to the CEO.


• Compliance \& Documentation: Ensure end\-to\-end traceability, audit readiness, and accurate documentation accessibility across all project stakeholders.

• Education: Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.


• Industry Experience: Minimum 10 years of hands\-on Product Assurance experience within the European space sector, specifically focused on mechanical space hardware (e.g., structures, deployables, mechanisms, antennas). *Note: Backgrounds limited exclusively to EEE components, defense, or aviation/launchers without space hardware exposure will not meet compliance requirements.*


• Standards Expertise (Critical Requirement): Proven, multi\-year track record of implementing ECSS standards across real space flight projects. Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 is mandatory; EN/AS 9100 is highly desirable.


• Tools \& Methodologies: Proven expertise in quality management frameworks, including RAMS, FMEA, 8D problem\-solving, and quality audit practices.


• Project Delivery: Demonstrated history of managing and delivering PA work\-packages within strict timeline and budget constraints.


• Languages: Fluent English (C1 minimum, written and spoken). German language skills are a plus.


• Work Location: Willingness and capability to work predominantly on\-site at our Munich\-area facility.

• Detail\-Oriented \& Proactive: Able to anticipate potential PA/QA risks and mechanical failure modes long before they occur, delivering preventive solutions.


• Strong Communicator: Outstanding interpersonal skills to bridge technical disciplines, align engineering teams, and present key metrics to executive leadership.


• Resilient \& Adaptable: Thrives in a fast\-paced environment, effectively prioritizes multi\-project workloads, and maintains precision under tight flight\-mission deadlines.

• Base Salary Range: €80,000 – €110,000 gross/year (commensurate with experience), plus an annual performance\-based bonus.


• Impact \& Purpose: Direct involvement in real, flight\-ready space missions that strengthen Europe's strategic independence in space technology.


• Culture: A collaborative, multicultural team environment with flat hierarchies and direct access to decision\-makers.


• Work\-Life Balance: Flexible working hours with core hours, paired with a relaxed and supportive workplace.


• Perks \& Environment: Modern office facilities, convenient public transportation connections (U\-Bahn within short walking distance), nearby amenities (gym, shops, dining), and a casual dress code.

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