Quality Assurance Manager

Position Overview

Space Industries S.p.A., a leading aerospace company specializing inassembly, integration and testing of small satellites, is looking for anexperienced Quality Assurance Managerto join the Quality & Compliance team.

The selected candidate will play a key role in ensuringcompliance, reliability, and qualitythroughout thespace production process, from component procurement to satellite integration and testing.

The role is bothstrategic and operational, supporting Operations, Suppliers and Customers to ensure all deliverables meet the demanding requirements of space programs.

Main Responsibilities

• Define, Plan and execute/coordinate inspections, included KIPs and MIPs, included inspection reports,

• Collaborate with AIT, testing and other departments to solve technical and quality issues,

• Manage non conformances from issue definition through NRBs, disposition and verification of effectiveness of corrective action(s),

• Support PA in contributing to Readiness Reviews

• Support PA in monitoring compliance to requirements throughout the entire product lifecycle,

• Support PA in revising technical documentation e.g. test procedures, test report.

• Support Configuration control, documentation management and traceability,

• Contribute to the preparation of EIDPs e.g. by establishing the final list of NCRs, RFWs/RFDs, "open work" list,

• Contribute to risk/opportunity analyses,

• Contribute to the PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis),

• Exercise the right to alert in case of non-compliance,

• Support process audits (from internal or Customer/third parties)

• Contribute to continuous improvement

Requirements

• Degree inAerospace Engineering,Electronics Engineering, or related disciplines.

• Minimum 3 years of experienceinQuality Assuranceroles within theaerospace sector, preferably onsmall satelliteor spacecraft programs.

• Strong knowledge ofECSS standards(especially ECSS-Q series) and space program requirements.

• Proven experience inspace production environments, including AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test).

• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (NCR, 8D, FMEA, root cause analysis).

• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

• Solution-oriented with structured approach and focus on compliance

• Proactive approach

• Capability to work autonomously and interface effectively with multidisciplinary teams and customer.

• Fluent English(written and spoken).

• Holder of a validcategory B driving license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge ofEN 9100andISO 27001management systems.

• Experience withconfiguration managementand ERP tools.

Benefits

• Metalmeccanico (CCNL) contract with compensation based on experience and skills.
• Competitive pay
• Flexible working hours
• Up to €2,000/year of welfare
• Meal vouchers (€8/day)
• Additional private health insurance, on top of the coverage provided under the national collective labour agreement.
• Great opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment in the aerospace sector.
• Gross annual salary ranging from€40.000,00 to €45.000,00paid over 13 monthly instalments. Placement within the salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, technical skills, and the level of autonomy and responsibility required for the role.

Space Industries is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.