Quality Assurance Engineer

THE ROLE

We design and manufacture high-performance optical systems for ground-based and space applications, operating in highly regulated and technology-intensive environments. Quality is a strategic pillar of our work, ensuring reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement across products, processes, and documentation.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Quality Department and work closely with the Quality Manager and Process Owners. The selected candidate will contribute to maintaining and improving the Quality Management System in compliance with UNI EN 9100:2018, supporting product and process conformity while fostering a strong culture of quality, prevention, and continuous improvement across the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotion of a Quality, Reliability, and Prevention culture through internal training and awareness initiatives
• Maintenance and updating of Quality Management System documentation (Quality Manual, procedures, work instructions, checklists, forms) in compliance with UNI EN 9100 and related processes
• Support to the effective application and continuous improvement of the QMS
• Contribution to risk analysis, evaluation, and formalization for company processes using recognized methodologies (e.g. FMEA, Risk-Based Thinking)
• Monitoring, analysis, and periodic reporting of Quality and Delivery KPIs (On-Quality, On-Time Delivery), supporting corrective actions where required
• Identification, coordination, and monitoring of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Planning, execution, and support of internal system audits and supplier audits, including management of non-conformities
• Support to non-conformity analysis using structured problem-solving tools (e.g. 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys)
• Promotion and support of Lean methodologies and 5S principles to improve and optimize production and operational processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in technical or scientific disciplines
• 3–5 years of experience in similar Quality Assurance roles, preferably in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, or High-Tech environments
• Solid knowledge of UNI EN 9100 and ISO 9001 standards
• Familiarity with risk management methodologies (e.g. FMEA, Risk-Based Thinking)
• Experience with internal audits, supplier audits, and CAPA management
• Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach
• Strong teamwork attitude and ability to interact with cross-functional stakeholders
• Good proficiency in English

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to work on innovative projects shaping the future of the aerospace industry and laser communications

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Contract: permanent

Location: Sarcedo – Vicenza Italia

Working time: full time, hybrid as per the company internal policy

Benefit: Company Gym access

At Officina Stellare, we are at the forefront of advanced technologies for Space and Ground applications, which we deliver thanks to the in-house availability of the complete value chain. Three of the main fields of application are: space systems for Earth Observation, Laser Communication terminals and optical ground stations (OSG), opto-mechanical instrumentation for Space Situational Awareness and Defense related domains.

Achieving such complex electro-optical instrumentation demands a multidisciplinary approach that seamlessly integrates expertise in opto-mechanics and electronics. Our Engineering division is structured into four key areas, each contributing to the successful delivery of bespoke ground or space solutions for our clients:

• Mechanical Engineering. Our mechanical engineers are responsible for the project entire mechanical and structural process, from the initial concept design phase through detailed analysis and prototyping. They pursue adherence to customer requirements and specifications guaranteeing structural performance and manufacturability,
• Optical Engineering. This team is involved in translating the project optical design into reality. This is possible thanks to the complete in-house availability of optical labs for grinding, shaping, polishing, coating and testing of all optical components, either lenses or mirrors up to 1.6m diameter.
• Control System Engineering. Our control system engineers develop software that enable precise telescope pointing, tracking, and data acquisition. They employ sophisticated control algorithms and embedded systems to ensure great pointing accuracy, rapid target acquisition, and robust system performance in challenging environments.
• Laser Communication Engineering. This team focuses on the development of laser communication systems, connecting expertise in optics, photonics, and advanced signal processing techniques. They design and develop high-speed, high-bandwidth communication links for a variety of applications, including satellite communications and terrestrial networks.

At Officina Stellare, we foster a collaborative environment where engineers deepen their specializations and acquire a solid interdisciplinary understanding, always considering real-world operational requirements. We are committed to ongoing research and development, exploring new technologies and pushing the limits of what is possible.

We're excited that you are considering joining us at Officina Stellare.

We understand, applying for a new role can be overwhelming sometimes, so we have outlined each step of our process – from submitting your online application through to joining Officina Stellare.

Submitting your application online is simple. Fill in the form with your data and updated profile. Drop us a line telling us what motivates you in applying for that specific job position and send it through.

If your application passes the initial screening, a recruiter will contact you to further discuss your application. A suitable time will be arranged, this will be held either on Microsoft Teams or in person and will be approximately 1 hour long. The process may differ slightly depending on the role, and you will be asked to attend between 2-3 interviews before a job offer is made. Interviews are not only for our team to greater understand your experience, they also allow you to ask any additional questions you may have about the company and the role. To ensure a fair process for all, our hiring managers go through inclusive hiring training.

If you have been successful, our team will make a job offer and further steps will be discussed.