Quality Control Process Engineer (Manager) (Defence)

TL;DR

Quality Control Process Engineer (Manager) (Defence): Developing and implementing quality control processes for industrial-scale drone manufacturing with an accent on technological optimization and compliance with international standards. Focus on defining KPIs, managing supplier quality, and reducing defects through root-cause analysis.

Location: On-site in Wessling, Bayern, Germany

Company

A German-Ukrainian defence joint venture specializing in industrial-scale production of battlefield-proven drones, combining Ukrainian technology with German industrial automation.

What you will do

• Develop and implement quality control processes for production operations.
• Analyze and optimize technological processes to meet strict quality standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive quality documentation, including instructions, methodologies, and checklists.
• Define and implement key quality indicators (KPIs) and monitor product compliance.
• Collaborate with suppliers on component quality and initiate corrective actions for deviations.
• Analyze customer complaints and participate in internal and external quality audits.

Requirements

• Higher technical education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer or Quality Technologist in manufacturing (preferably electronics or assembly).
• Knowledge of key quality control methodologies: FMEA, 8D, SPC, 5Why, and PDCA.
• Experience in developing technological documentation and working with measuring equipment.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and analytical tools.
• Professional communication skills in English or German.

Nice to have

• Ukrainian language proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing reliable tools to defend democratic values.
• Working in a fast-paced, cutting-edge production environment.
• Engagement in a unique cross-border defence co-production model.