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D-Orbit is looking for a Product Assurance Manager to join our growing Quality and Product Assurance group, with responsibility for the product assurance and safety of the platforms of D-Orbit. Within this team, you will drive the quality of the assigned business line and related projects composed by both platforms and services. You will report to the Head of Product Assurance.
The Product Assurance Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of product assurance and the related safety engineering and management program of the entire cycle of the assigned projects/products. You will carry out technological research (R&D) in the fields of PA&S management, techniques, methodologies and tools. You will collaborate in standardization and training activities.
In particular, this position has a strong focus on avionic systems and equipment.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and implement general and project-specific programmatic and technical documentation as well as requirements starting from the applicable product and quality assurance baseline.
- Responsible for preparing PA documentation for proposals of the assigned platform.
- Responsible for estimations (duration and resource profile) of PA involvement in proposals / new internal projects.
- Perform tailoring and statement of compliance on externally provided project requirements.
- Manage Product Assurance deliverables status within specific projects and related RIDs and AIs from the Customer.
- Ensure compliance of products and services with respect to internal and external standards and requirements.
- Manage quality related user stories for the assigned business line.
- Support technology roadmaps managing quality aspects.
- Work in synergy with PA Engineering team providing PA&S guidance.
- Work in synergy with project leading team providing PA&S guidance.
- Coordinate and review the work of PA&S experts on specific projects.
- Monitor and report about subcontractor and supplier quality to ensure compliance with applicable requirements; this includes auditing activities.
- Support the establishment and the implementation of standards and best practices in the product and quality assurance field.
- Support the implementation of the configuration management system on D-Orbit projects.
- Manage non-conformances through root cause analysis and be NRB chairperson.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years of proven experience in managing space product assurance activities in multiple complex projects, experience with institutions is required.
- Experience in leading PA&S topics within Space projects with strong focus on avionic systems.
- Experience working with Space institutional customers.
- Experience working within a quality assurance environment.
- Experience in the technical domains covered by the position.
- Experience with Space Quality Standards (and Space Standards in general), their implementation and of the space industry in general.
- Experience with EN9100 standard.
- Experience working with requirements management tool.
The PA Manager has the following skills:
- Managing capabilities.
- Ability to set plans and manage related tasks to comply with project schedule.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Capability of working in autonomy as well as in team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work in a team setting to meet tight schedules.
- Mentoring capabilities.
- Knowledge of any topics within configuration management, quality auditing or certification is considered a plus.
Education
Bachelor or higher engineering degree, in any relevant engineering area.
Language
Full professional proficiency in the English language.
At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success.
We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.
Settore: Industria aerospaziale
Ruolo: Controllo e certificazione qualità
Tipo di occupazione: Contratto a tempo indeterminato
Inquadramento: Impiegato