Product Assurance / Quality Assurance Officer Torino

Product Assurance / Quality Assurance Officer
Torino
Piemonte, Torino

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Tyvak International, a Terran Orbital company, is seeking a motivated **Product Assurance / Quality Assurance Officer. ** You will become part of a growing Product and Quality Assurance team, a collaborative team to develop innovative nano-satellite vehicle solutions for multiple projects, ensuring a high-quality level of the spacecrafts. The individual will be responsible for managing the PA tasks and activities during the full program lifecycle, starting from design to in-orbit operations. The PA/QA Officer will work in close contact with the programs' technical team and Program Manager, Institutional and Commercial Customers, and External Providers, in a fast-paced environment for both active Programs and Proposals.

**Specific tasks may include**:

- Support and oversight the Assembly, Integration and Test activities of spacecrafts

- Participation in Customer Project reviews (PDR, CDR, QAR, etc. )

- Preparation and management of Key and Mandatory Inspection Points (KIP/MIP) during AIT

- Preparation, implementation, and maintenance of product and quality assurance policies and procedures

- Tailoring of the ECSS-Q based on the mission-specific objectives and requirements

- Oversight of PA processes implementation in Program's activities, including internal auditing activities

- Management of Non-conformances, deviations, critical items control and Quality records generation

- Preparation of PA/QA documentation for program reviews (Declared Lists, Nonconformance reports, Mission-Specific PA Plans, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Safety Data Package etc. )

- Continuous improvement of Design, Assembly and Quality Processes and procedures

- Guide the selection, evaluation and control of External Providers, and generate a Mechanical Parts, Materials, Processes and Components control processes in accordance with the required standards for the specific project

- Adaptability to work in a small team environment closely with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineers, to ensure effective and efficient processes

- Additional duties on quality matters may be assigned as needed.

- NOTE: Vacancy is expected to be filled in no more than 30 calendar days from the completion of the hiring process. _

**Requirements**:

- 1-5 years of working experience as PA or Quality Engineer/Officer or equivalent role.

- Bachelor's/MSc degree in Aerospace Engineering, Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering is mandatory with no experience in the role.

- Previous experience in aerospace, automotive, or engineering industries in process designing and managing Quality Management System.

- Knowledge of the ECSS-Q standards and Quality Standards (ISO9001, AS/EN9100, etc. ) is considered a plus.

- Familiarity with spacecraft and/or launch vehicle control systems, Small satellite or CubeSat experience, is strongly preferable.

- Familiarity with standard industrial quality control tools, or Atlassian suite is a plus.

- Proficient use of written and oral English language.

- Good communications skills and teamwork spirit.

- Analytical abilities, aptitude for critical thinking and a rigorous attention to detail.

- Strong problem solving and stress management skills

- Availability for short national and/or international travel

- Flexibility and ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

**Benefits

Salary and benefits are EU market competitive and include Welfare, Benefits, Private Insurance, Flexible working Hours

**About Tyvak International

The main company office is located in Torino, Italy.

**Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.