Quality Engineer

About the role

Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a space company combining startup agility with decades of aerospace experience. With 1800 employees across 12 locations in six countries, the company develops and manufactures products for satellites and launch vehicles, generating CHF 359 million in revenue in 2024.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements throughout composite component production.
• Support manufacturing and integration activities, driving continuous improvement initiatives to maintain product integrity and mission success.
• Independently handle complex quality tasks, including nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with design engineering, production teams, and program quality leadership to ensure composite structures meet stringent performance and reliability standards.

Requirements

• A degree in aerospace or related field, or equivalent experience in high-reliability manufacturing.
• Minimum 2-5 years of hands-on experience in composite production.
• Strong understanding of quality functions, manufacturing requirements, and non-conformance package generation.
• In-depth knowledge of composite manufacturing processes, including layup, curing, machining, bonding, and assembly.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as ISO9000, AS/EN9100, ECSS, NASA, and MIL.
• Experience with quality management software, MS Office, and data analytics.
• Proficiency in risk analysis concepts (PFMEA), quality planning, and process control plans.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting, executing actions for deliverables.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of enthusiasm and passion for quality and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Passionate about quality and continuous improvements.
• Comfortable working with upper management and customer teams.
• Customer-focused, able to make timely decisions based on quality requirements.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Explore a dynamic environment where innovation meets responsibility. Beyond Gravity offers a competitive compensation package, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive culture that fosters curiosity and collaboration.

Schedule

Flexible work arrangements are available to support a healthy work-life balance.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Due to the nature of the role, there may be occasional travel required nationally and internationally.