Quality Engineer (m/w/d) Aerospace

POST : Quality Engineer (m/w/d) Aerospace

Role Overview

Job Title: Quality Engineer (m/w/d) Aerospace

Department / Team: Quality Assurance & Compliance

No. of Vacancies: 2

Location & Working Model

Primary Location: Taufkirchen, DE

Remote / Hybrid / On-Site Policy: On-site dominant; up to 1 day / week home office (role cannot be fully remote)

Travel Requirements: ~10 % (suppliers, customers, audits)

Key Responsibilities

Translate aerospace quality requirements into robust process controls across development & production

Plan and implement QA measures for composite high-pressure tank manufacturing

Conduct risk assessments (FMEA, control plans) and drive root-cause analysis & corrective actions

Monitor manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations

Prepare, execute and support internal & external quality audits; maintain audit-ready documentation

Collaborate closely with Production, Testing & Engineering teams to improve yield and reduce failures

Report quality metrics and champion continuous-improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Haves:

3+ years Quality Planning & Risk Management in manufacturing (preferably aerospace/composites)

Degree in engineering, quality management, production engineering, or comparable qualification.

Knowledge of relevant quality standards and their practical implementation, as well as experience with ISO9001

Strong analytical thinking & root-cause analysis skills

Process & manufacturing know-how with clear understanding of risk potential

Proficient in German and English (min. B2 --> C1 in both is preferred!)

Nice-to-Haves:

Standards & compliance knowledge (e.g., AS9100, EN9100)

“Commitment to Excellence” mindset & continuous-improvement track record

Dealbreakers / Red Flags:

No working proficiency in BOTH German and English

Citizenship restricted by stated country list (cannot be hired)

Pure software/office background with zero manufacturing exposure

Experience & Education

Experience: Minimum 3 years relevant quality engineering experience

Education: University degree required (engineering or related)

Specific Tools/Technologies: Risk analysis methods (FMEA, 8D), QA documentation, general manufacturing QC tools; composites knowledge advantageous

Compensation

Base Salary Range: €60,000 – €68,000 gross p.a.

Variable/Bonus: None

Contract specifics:

Contract: Open-ended

Working Hours: Standard 40 hours per week, with the possibility to reduce to 32 hours.

Vacation Days: 30 days per year

Probation Period: 6 months

Perks

Deutschland ticket or mobility allowance

Well pass or gift card option

Free catered lunch daily

Rooftop terrace with Alpine view

Start up atmosphere with flat hierarchies & fast decision cycles

Ideas for Candidate Outreach:

“Shape the quality system that will put carbon tanks on Mars.”

“Own QA from R&D to production in a fully in-house, fast-growing SpaceTech scale-up.”

“Join a team poised to scale to 500 and build an industry-first serial production line.”

SEND CV / CONTACT - +919922468501