Product Assurance Engineer - Structures & CFRP

Location: Parsdorf, Bavaria, Germany; production-facing shop-floor presence required

Company

hirify.global develops launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations in Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Own product assurance for metallic and CFRP structural flight hardware during production and acceptance.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, work instructions, process specifications, inspection plans, critical characteristics, hold points and acceptance criteria on the shop floor.
• Oversee composite lay-up and cure, adhesive bonding, welding, heat treatment, surface treatment, machining, assembly, handling and environmental controls.
• Confirm completion and documentation of coupons, witness samples, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection and NDT/NDI activities.
• Review supplier capabilities, qualification status, production readiness and changes to materials, processes, tooling, software, suppliers, facilities and inspection methods.
• Lead or support risk-based disposition of non-conformances, deviations, concessions and repair proposals while driving preventive actions and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Composite Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in product assurance, quality engineering, structural engineering, materials engineering or manufacturing assurance in aerospace, space, defence or another highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of metallic structures, CFRP composite materials, manufacturing processes, structural joints and common failure modes.
• Knowledge of composite lay-up, curing, bonding, trimming, drilling, assembly, repair and environmental controls.
• Experience with material and process qualification, First Article Inspection and production acceptance activities.
• Understanding of NDT/NDI methods for metallic and composite structures, including ultrasonic inspection, radiography or CT, thermography, shearography and penetrant inspection.
• Ability to review structural drawings, material and process specifications, qualification reports, inspection plans and acceptance evidence.
• Working knowledge of configuration management, traceability, change control, non-conformance management and risk-based decision making.
• Strong analytical judgement, constructive technical challenge, and effective collaboration across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers and programme stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in English required.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with EN 9100, ECSS or equivalent aerospace quality and product assurance requirements.
• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on launch solutions and cutting-edge space projects in a fast-growing, privately funded company.
• 30 days of vacation and a company pension plan with a 20% employer contribution after the probation period.
• Virtual company share program, subsidised lunches and a flexible mobility budget.
• Rental workwear with laundry service, sponsored sports club membership and an individual learning allowance after the probation period.
• Childcare allowance for non-school-age children.