Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

🚀 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 Mission Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain quality team in line with company values and goals. Define and implement supplier quality strategies, standards, and processes. Qualify and approve suppliers, including planning and performing audits and First Article Inspections (FAI). Lead supplier quality investigations (NCRs) and drive effective root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA). Develop suppliers through proactive performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives. Support sourcing decisions and risk assessments from a quality perspective. Collaborate closely with purchasing, engineering, production, and logistics to ensure alignment and problem resolution. Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., ISO, AS9100, ECSS). Monitor and report supplier performance, risks, and improvement progress to management Your Story Must’s: Strong knowledge of supplier auditing, qualification, and development. Familiarity with quality tools (8D, FMEA, PPAP, SPC) and standards (ISO 9001, AS9100). Experience in supplier relationship management and cross-functional collaboration. Degree in engineering, quality management, or equivalent experience. Nice to have’s: Experience from aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing. Certification as Lead Auditor or in Six Sigma / Lean methods. Knowledge of special process qualifications and material standards. International supplier management experience. Why Beyond Gravity? To work in a growing high technology company with career opportunities within the site or internationally. You will be a part of an engaged team with the ambition to innovate space! We offer a hybrid work situation, high flexibility and autonomy, and a great team to develop and have fun with! 🌌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 position, please contact: ​Marie Theorell | marie.theorell@beyondgravity.com ​ For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: ​Breno Silva | breno.silva@beyondgravity.com ​ 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.