PA/QA Manager
PA/QA Manager (Space Industry)
Location: Wrocław, Poland (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Space Technology / Aerospace
About the Opportunity
Join a fast-growing European space technology company developing advanced optical systems and satellite solutions for international customers. As a PA/QA Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of products throughout the entire project lifecycle. Working closely with engineering, project management, customers, and suppliers, you will help deliver high-quality hardware that meets demanding aerospace and space industry standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a passion for quality, product assurance, and high-reliability systems who wants to contribute to innovative satellite and space technology projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Product Assurance (PA) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities throughout project execution.
Prepare and maintain Product Assurance Plans based on project and customer requirements.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer expectations, and applicable industry standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Support project milestone reviews, Mandatory Inspection Points (MIPs), hardware inspections, and test readiness activities.
Monitor and coordinate project risk management activities.
Participate in project reviews, supplier audits, and configuration management processes.
Ensure proper document control, including document releases, revisions, and configuration status.
Prepare and communicate PA/QA status reports to internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to identify quality risks and implement corrective actions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of PA/QA processes and best practices.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline.
Professional experience in Product Assurance (PA), Quality Assurance (QA), or quality engineering, ideally within the space, aerospace, or other high-tech industries.
Practical knowledge of at least one of the following disciplines:
Electronics
Mechanical Engineering
Optics
Understanding of EEE components, Materials & Processes (M&P), or product reliability principles.
Familiarity with ECSS standards is considered a strong advantage.
Experience participating in project reviews, inspections, audits, or quality documentation activities.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, with confidence presenting information in an international environment.
Nice to Have
Experience in the space or satellite industry.
Knowledge of configuration management processes.
Experience with supplier quality management and audits.
Familiarity with risk management methodologies.
Experience supporting environmental or qualification testing of hardware.
Project management or team coordination experience.
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space and satellite technologies.
Participation in innovative international projects with leading industry partners.
A collaborative environment where you can make a direct impact on product quality and mission success.
Professional development opportunities within a rapidly growing space technology company.
Exposure to international customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Stable employment and long-term career growth in the aerospace sector.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of the European space industry, helping ensure that innovative technologies meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and safety. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with experts across multiple disciplines, and contributing to products designed for space missions, we'd love to hear from you.