Quality Assurance Engineer:

Main activities:

· Define and perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities, by ensuring correct implementation of procedures and processes, to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements for Spacecraft testing

· Lead prevention and quality improvements of Spacecraft Test processes

· Manage completion of corrective and preventative actions to closure

· Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction

Detailed activities:

· Chair gates reviews as defined in the project and as agreed with project PA (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration Readiness Review, Test Readiness Review, Test Readiness Board, Delivery Review Board, Pre-Shipment Review, Shipment Readiness Review…). Ensure that all related actions are implemented.

· Elaborate the Key Inspection Plan and support the Mandatory Inspection Plan.

· Deliver quality briefs with the area manager in the shop floor to raise awareness to operators on lessons learned and good practice.

· Review Spacecraft Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements including inspection, verification points and configuration status.

· Manage all NCRs within the defined scope in Spacecraft Production using problem solving tools. Confirm non-conformances and ensure 1st closure is defined and implemented. Chair Internal Review Board (IRB) and set functional team for the elimination of the root cause.

· Ensure that PPS closure actions are defined. Organise and chair PPS reviews.

· Proactively promote and conduct risk analyses (incl. PFMEA), and participate in the implementation and follow-up of preventive actions.

· Elaborate audit plan and perform flash and process audits.

· Participate in defining the quality policy in Spacecraft Production and managing Spacecraft Production quality documents and processes.

· Support the elaboration and the efficiency of performance dialogue/SQCDP in the working area (schedule, daily work to achieve, top priorities, KPIs, achievements…)

· Provide reports as required by functional and project management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION LEVEL

Degree or equivalent in an Engineering related discipline or HND with proven experience in a similar role