Quality Manager – Space Systems

iO Associates are currently working with a company in the European space sector that is looking to hire a Quality Manager on an 18‑month contract in the Munich/Ottobrunn region.

This organisation contributes to major European launcher programmes and is seeking someone who can take responsibility for the quality assurance of complex aerospace hardware. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, supporting development, manufacturing, integration, and acceptance activities for propulsion‑related components and other high‑reliability subsystems.

Key Details

• Location: Munich / Ottobrunn region
• Contract Length: 18 months
• Employment Type: ANÜ (labour‑leasing)
• Working Model: On‑site with limited travel within Germany
• Industry: Space / Aerospace
• Start Date : ASAP
• Languages: German & English required

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance activities for a range of space‑system components produced at the site.
• Support engineering, production, integration, and acceptance processes for propulsion‑related assemblies and precision hardware.
• Conduct supplier audits and quality assessments at key European partners.
• Prepare technical documentation and present findings to customers and project stakeholders in English.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, technical standards, and schedule commitments .
• Maintain communication with customers and partners .
• Apply relevant space‑industry standards and quality frameworks in daily work.

Requirements

• Degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• Professional experience in quality assurance within aerospace, aviation, or other high‑reliability engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of space‑industry standards (e.g., ECSS or equivalent).
• Experience with launcher‑related supply chains or test activities is an advantage..
• Fluent German and English (Non Negotiable) ; additional European languages are beneficial.
• Willingness to travel within Germany when required.

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please send your most up-to-date CV or reach out for a confidential conversation. iO Associates are reviewing profiles immediately, and we’d be happy to discuss whether this role aligns with your experience and career goals.