Job Description

MT Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry. As a subsidiary of the international technology group OHB, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for major space programmes, including the European Ariane 6 launch vehicle, the American Space Launch System (Artemis mission) and other international launch systems. Our components are also used in satellites, spacecraft for lunar and Martian missions, space refuelling stations and passenger aircraft. Our customers include globally active companies and system integrators such as ESA, NASA, Airbus, ArianeGroup and Boeing. Using manufacturing technologies that are unique worldwide, we produce high-performance products from metal and fibre composites that are uncompromisingly focused on performance. These include large load-bearing structures, cryogenic tanks, lightweight components, and fuel and pressure tanks that combine maximum load-bearing capacity with minimum weight. We owe our success to the initiative and passion of our employees, who stand for innovation and progress. Our team of around 600 employees at our headquarters in Augsburg, in Bremen and at the European spaceport in Kourou (French Guiana) works every day to actively shape the future of space travel.

Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Quality Assurance Specialist for US Space Projects (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.

Your Tasks

• Quality assurance support for aerospace projects during the development and series production phases
• Conducting product acceptance tests and audits with the customer, and preparing the necessary acceptance documentation
• Processing quality assurance-related procedures (approvals, preparation of non-conformance reports, etc.)
• Chairing manufacturing non-conformance committees
• Assessing non-conformances and damage analyses,
• Initiating and monitoring corrective and preventive actions
• Monitoring internal and external processes to ensure product quality
• Preparing and reviewing First Article Inspections (FAI)

Your Qualifications

• Technician / Master Craftsman, preferably in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or with equivalent knowledge
• Several years’ professional experience in quality assurance
• Experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on mechanical machining, would be desirable
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP tools)
• Proficiency in key quality management methods (e.g. 8D process, 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagram)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and EN 9100
• Facilitation and teamwork skills
• An independent, structured and goal-oriented approach to work
• Proficiency in MS Office applications / SAP
• Good written and spoken English, minimum B1 level

We offer

Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)

Flexible working hours and flexitime account

Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement

35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days

Subject-specific training courses

In-house canteen

Employee parking spaces

Employee recommendation system

Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere

Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our online tool.

If you have any questions, please contact ­­career@mt-aerospace.de.

MT Aerospace AG

Human Resources