Challenge the Impossible
About Beyond Gravity
Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com
Your Crew:
Join a fast-growing company undergoing an ambitious industrial transformation. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, driven by daily challenges and a strong spirit of continuous improvement. you'll thrive in a structured yet agile environment where precision, collaboration, and the desire to grow together are core values.Every contribution matters — you’ll play a key role in our collective performance.
Your Mission:
- Act as main interface for all quality related topics towards our supplier
- Develop the Quality Assurance Requirements and Culture, ensuring robust quality processes, cost excellence for program quality execution through collaboration with engineering, operations and supply chain-Develop Process Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) and Control Plans in collaboration with Supplier, Engineering and Operations
- Moderate Supplier Process FMEA-Support Process and Product Qualification at Suppliers ensuring close engagement and collaboration with M&P, Component and Design Engineering
- Contribute as needed to Customer and Internal Audit as Supplier Quality Assurance representative-Execute Supplier Quality Assurance Program in accordance with Project Milestones
- Ensure successful execution of the Customer, Regulatory and Internal Requirements for execution.
- Perform Hardware Inspections and Key Inspection Point (KIP) / Mandatory Inspection Point (MIP) Documentation (Production Records) to verify Critical Features/Requirements
- Lead and/or support the process for Non-Conformance Management at suppliers
- Lead and/or support the Supplier Critical Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and investigation activities
Most important output:
- Contribute to Customer Satisfaction for Quality Performance
- Supplier Quality Performance
- Supplier Development-Input to the Product Quality data-package for Space Application
- Input to the Final Product Qualification data-package for Space Application
- Supplier Root Cause Analysis and Non-Conformance Report
Your Story:
Must’s:
- Relevant experience in the field of Quality and Continuous Improvement
- Preferred education: BSc/MSc degree in Engineering or in a similar relevant discipline-Knowledge of standards such as EN9100, ECSS, IPC, NASA and MIL
- Ability to quickly understand and analyse technical products/systems and their function
- High level of theoretical skills in relevant fields with an adeptness to coach hands on practical elements “on the floor”
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- MS Office experience required
- Experience in the application of Quality preventive methodology (5Why, Ishikawa Fishbone…)
Nice to have’s:
- Any further language (German, French and Swedish) beyond English is a strong asset
- Experience in other Space companies- IPC J-STD 001 and/or ECSS-Q-ST-70-60C inspection certificate
- Ability to work independently, as well as effectively in a team
- Excellent critical thinking, analytical, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Hardware inspection to conform compliance to relevant space standarts
- High level of enthusiasm and a passion for quality and continuous improvements
- Brave and communicative person who is used to ask the tough questions
- 5% to 10% ability to travel nationally and internationally as required
Why Beyond Gravity?
You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space!
You will work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities within the location or internationally.
In Austria we have a down-to-earth culture, experienced and competent employees and a versatile management team.
We offer a hybrid work situation and flexible hours to match your rhythm.
We have a competitive salary and benefits
We are required to state a minimum gross salary for this position in accordance with the collective agreement: this amounts to EUR 4.000,- per month. The actual compensation is based on your qualifications and experience and will exceed the collective agreement minimum.
Are you ready for lift-off?
Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us. We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Mari Vargas | |
[email protected]
Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.
Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.
