Project Manager Quality Assurance

Project Quality Assurance Engineer - Space Projects

📍 Tres Cantos, Madrid

At Morgan Philips, we are partnering with our client Thales Alenia Space, a global leader in the space industry, to recruit an experienced Project Quality Assurance Engineer to support the successful delivery of complex space programmes and cutting-edge satellite technologies.
This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional who will play a critical role in ensuring that space systems, products and services comply with customer requirements, applicable space standards and internal quality regulations throughout the full project lifecycle.
The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement and programme teams to guarantee quality excellence across advanced space missions, satellite systems and critical infrastructure projects.
 
The Opportunity

As Project Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all products and services delivered to customers meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and compliance.
You will act as the primary quality interface between customers, project teams and internal stakeholders, supporting projects from initial planning through design reviews, qualification activities, production and final delivery.
The role requires a strong understanding of quality assurance methodologies, space industry standards and project governance processes, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and international environments.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to highly visible space programmes while working with advanced technologies and international customers.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all products and services delivered to customers comply with contractual, technical and quality requirements.
• Guarantee compliance with applicable space standards, internal Quality requirements and regulatory frameworks for software and hardware projects.
• Act as the primary quality contact for customer-appointed quality authorities.
• Analyse customer quality requirements and develop project-specific Quality Plans to ensure compliance with applicable standards and reference systems.
• Ensure adherence to the TAS Quality Management System (QMS) and Chorus 2 processes, methodologies and tools.
• Monitor compliance with project quality plans, schedules, budgets, specifications and quality objectives.
• Lead and support project reviews including:
  • Kick-Off (KO)
  • EQSR
  • Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
  • Critical Design Review (CDR)
  • Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR)
  • Test Readiness Review (TRR)
  • Test Review Board (TRB)
  • Delivery Review Board (DRB)
• Support engineering departments during software and hardware design reviews through validation plans, DDQS activities, checklists and quality inputs.
• Coordinate product quality assurance activities including Reliability, RAMS, Materials & Processes, EEE Parts and FMECA activities.
• Manage project changes, deviations and non-conformances, including NCRs, RFDs and RFWs.
• Coordinate and supervise Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRBs).
• Identify project risks and propose mitigation and corrective action plans.
• Support manufacturing and product inspection activities (MIPs).
• Prepare Certificates of Conformity (COC) and review End Item Data Package (EIDP) documentation prior to delivery.
• Ensure subcontractor quality requirements are aligned with programme expectations.
• Monitor audit findings, customer complaints and product returns, ensuring appropriate reporting and risk prevention measures.

 
 
Your Background

We are looking for a quality professional capable of combining technical expertise, process discipline and stakeholder management within a highly regulated and technologically demanding environment.

• Degree in Physics, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Product Assurance or Project Quality Management.
• Experience within the space, aerospace, defence, telecommunications or another highly regulated engineering environment will be highly valued.
• Knowledge of Software and Hardware Quality Assurance processes.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Product Assurance activities.
• Experience participating in project reviews, audits and quality compliance activities.
• Familiarity with quality standards and space-industry quality frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Strong internal and external communication skills.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Decision-oriented mindset with strong argumentation and influencing skills.
• Fluent English is mandatory due to customer-facing responsibilities.
• Knowledge of French or Italian would be considered an advantage.

Candidates coming from sectors such as space, aerospace, defence, critical infrastructure, transportation, telecommunications, electronics manufacturing or advanced engineering industries will also be considered when they have relevant experience in quality management and regulatory compliance.
 
What Will Make You Successful

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality excellence.
• Ability to balance quality requirements with project objectives and customer expectations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured and methodical approach to quality assurance activities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Confidence managing non-conformances, deviations and corrective actions.
• Risk-based thinking and proactive decision making.
• Customer-focused attitude and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Resilience and adaptability within complex technical environments.
• High level of accountability, ownership and professional integrity.

 
Why Join Thales Alenia Space?

Thales Alenia Space is a Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%) and has been delivering advanced space solutions for over 40 years in telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures.
Joining the company means becoming part of an international organization that develops some of the world's most advanced space technologies while contributing to the future of satellite communications, security and space exploration.
The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Flexible working hours, with a schedule between 8:00 and 9:30 and end-of-day flexibility.
• Hybrid working model.
• Free and healthy on-site canteen.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Fixed profit-sharing bonus.
• Thales Flex flexible compensation programme.
• Pension plan with monthly company contributions.
• Employee share ownership programme (Sharing Thales).
• Wellness initiatives, company clubs and employee wellbeing programmes.
• Medical and physiotherapy services at the workplace.
• Discounts and benefits through Thales Concilia and Club Ahorro.
• Individual learning and career development opportunities.
• International mobility opportunities across a global network of sites and projects.
• Inclusive, collaborative and multicultural working environment.
• 22 working days of annual leave, 6 additional personal days and extra company closure days during Christmas and Easter.

At Thales Alenia Space, we provide careers and not only jobs. With approximately 8,900 employees across 10 countries and 17 sites in Europe, the company offers outstanding opportunities for long-term professional development in one of the world's most innovative industries.

Space is a new horizon. Help build a more sustainable future on Earth through advanced space technologies.
If you are passionate about quality, engineering excellence and complex space programmes, we would like to hear from you.

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