Our client is pioneering new value propositions in space through the design and large-scale manufacturing of low-cost, ultra-high performing satellites at high volumes. These spacecraft are modular and designed for multiple mission configurations. The company’s ability to iterate on satellite design and launch new satellites in quantity faster than ever before secures our competitive advantage in spacecraft production.

Our client’s global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. They realize that their strength and competitive advantage lie with their people. They support their employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, diversity and inclusion, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Their competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect the company’s high regard for their employees.

Key Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and monitoring Quality Management System (QMS) processes. This includes leading skilled people, and identifying and implementing business process improvements that will drive the company’s business performance and Quality innovation. Incumbent provides technical expertise on Quality Systems standards and processes to team members and direct reports that support the product realization phase.

Ensures programs and processes are aligned and maintained in accordance with (ISO9001:2018, AS9100D) or similar standard (IATF16949:2016).

• Establish and maintain company QMS to the appropriate standards.
• Lead the NRB (resolution of incidents/complex quality issues) by setting the measurement standards and identifying/facilitating improvements such as route cause analysis, PPS, PFMEA, etc
• Leading and supporting the process of Non-conformities Management
• Participating in the definition of the actions of risk mitigation,
• Coordinating quality actions for Quality Engineers and Quality Inspectors.
• Analyses quality failures to improve the quality control of processes in pre-production and production
• Process performance and product adherence to standards
• Reliability & Repeatability of processes
• Control Plan leader - SPC: Ensure the implementation of the quality inspection plan and its follow-up
• APQP leader: deployment of this preventive planning approach on our process changes (MOD, projects, rate change...)
• P-FMEA: Participate with the ME in the analysis of PROCESS failure modes and their effects
• PPV (Production Process Verification): Validate the capability of production processes (conformity to a design)
• RRA (Repair & Rework Agreement), Quality Focal Point: Ensure the implementation and application of the process from a quality point of view
• Lead CAPA, Investigation, and Deviation systems. Includes, facilitating the closure of items with the applicable departments to ensure completion and timely resolution.
• Responsible for tracking and trending aspects of the QMS and provide reports to management identifying risks and trends on a routine basis.
• Continuously monitor and review systems and procedures for adherence to regulatory compliance, quality improvements, efficiency and industry best practices. Provide compliance support and expertise for QA department.
• Participate in compliance remediation plans and implementation.
• Assists with the generation and/or revision of SOP documentation.
• Leader of Internal / External audits.
• Works cross-functionally with departments to implement, review and improve upon QMS metrics.
• Ensures required training are performed and documented;
• Train/mentor colleagues/peers in relation to departmental objectives and responsibilities to QMS.
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTING

• To Quality and Conformity Operation manager.
• To Plant manager

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Key Project Management skills:

• Proactive and autonomous, decision maker,
• Interpersonal skills to drive projects within an international environment,
• Excellent communication and coordination skills,
• Strong networking and relations building skills.
• Lead Auditor Certification (AS9100D or similar standard IATF16949:2016)
• Bachelor's degree in quality or technical field or related business field, or equivalent level of experience.
• Minimum 5 years QMS experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing (assembly integration and test)
• Experience in working in a dynamic environment is required,
• English : Negotiation level ; French would be a plus
• Business orientation / result-orientated working style
• Used to interface and collaborate with other business functions (like production, test, and engineering).
• Availability for International Travel (France)
• Willingness to work flexible hours

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand for an extended period of time; walk; reach above shoulders; and stoop, kneel, bend, twist or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities require by this job include close vision.
• Personal Protective Equipment many be required including safety shoes and glasses. Other protective equipment may also be necessary based on the specific task.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The work environment can be busy, noisy, and conditions may vary. Also, contains some mechanical and chemical hazards.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.