Supplier Quality Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights At D-Orbit were pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation.Established in **** our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontierprofitably and sustainably.As a member of our team youll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence.So if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of whats possibleD-Orbit is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to the Operational Excellence area which provide specific expertise to the Business Units.Within this team you will drive the quality of the supply chain across the Business Units ensuring the compliance of delivered materials components and documentation according to the applicable standards.You will report to the Head of Product & Quality Assurance.The Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for the development implementation and maintenance of processes and activities to assure the required quality level of the supply chain.You will also contribute to the definition of KPI related to supplier quality domain.Additionally you will assist in developing and maintaining quality assurance processes to enhance the reliability and consistency of our supply chain contributing to the success of our space missions.Key Responsibilities & TasksMonitor Supplier performance to ensure quality standards are met.Perform surveillance audits of suppliers.Support qualification activities of new suppliers.Perform periodic reviews of supplier performance.Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues.Manage Non-Conformities and requests for deviation/waiver.Collaborate with project teams to ensure the proper flow-down of requirements throughout the supply chain.Monitor and report about supplier quality to ensure compliance with applicable requirements; this includes auditing activities.Support the establishment and the implementation of standards and best practices in the product and quality assurance field.Contribute to continuous improvement in the supplier quality domain.Additional duties may be assigned as needed.RequirementsExperience working on production processes in the Space or aeronautic industry or alternative high-tech and complex industries.Knowledge and field experience of production processes (e.g. electronic board assembly PCB manufacturing sub-system production 3D printing machining composites etc.).Experience with EN **** standard.Auditor (part I and II) according to UNI EN **** certified.Bachelor or higher engineering degree in any relevant area such as electronic aerospace or mechanical/materials engineering.SkillsAbility to set audit plan plans and their execution.Proven diplomatic ability developed through relationships with suppliers and/or certification authorities.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proactive attitude.Open to travel (about 20%).Capability of working in autonomy as well as in team.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Full professional proficiency in the English language and fluency in Italian are mandatory.Hiring ProcessHeres how our hiring process workssimple and straightforward:Application review: We go through all applications but well only reach out to candidates who closely match what were looking for.If you dont hear from us it means were not moving forward with your application at this time but we may consider you profile for more aligned opening in the futureFirst chat: Selected candidates will have an initial meeting with the people team so we can get to know each other and talk through mutual expectations motivation for change and goals.Technical interviews: Next youll have one or two technical interviews focused on your skills and how you approach challenges relevant to the role.Offer: If all goes well well send you an offerSometimes this stage can take a bit of time as we like to carefully consider each candidate and make sure the fit with the team is just right.We do our best to get back to everyone we interview but sometimes things take longer than wed like and updates might be a bit slow.If youve got any questions just reach out to usWere excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of spaceExtra-UE applicantsThis is NOT a full remote job so you need VISA to work in Italy.At this time we can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to work in the country where the role is advertised.Some activities must be carried out in our facilities many others are location-independent and they can be performed effectively even remotely.This is why we dont measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.At D-Orbit diversity and inclusivity are not just values they are integral to our mission and the way we operate.We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected valued and celebrated for their unique backgrounds perspectives and experiences.We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do but it also leads to better decision making innovation and overall success.We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and where all voices are heard and valued.We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe supported and empowered to share their ideas and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel.We believe that our differences make us stronger and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.Key SkillsProject / Program Management,Change Management,Succession Planning,Procurement,Program Management,ISO ****,Lean Six Sigma,Quality Systems,Quality Management,Supplier Management,HACCP,As****Employment Type: EmployeeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1#J-*****-Ljbffr