Product Assurance Engineer (all genders) Job Details | Beyond Gravity

Challenge the Impossible

At Beyond Gravity, based in Zurich, Switzerland, we are redefining the space industry with agility, innovation, and a proven track record of 100% mission success. Our talented team of over 1700 professionals across 13 locations in six countries is dedicated to not only building crucial products for the satellites and launchers industry but also enhancing life on Earth.

Your Crew

Join a dynamic and diverse team of passionate professionals from various countries and cultures. United by a strong quality-driven mindset and a shared passion for space, we thrive on collaboration, mutual support, and the excitement of building extraordinary solutions together. If you are curious and eager to tackle meaningful challenges, you may find a home within our team.

Your Mission

• Own end-to-end product quality across manufacturing, delivery, and launch preparation for the assigned product/product line.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable customer, internal, and regulatory requirements (EN9100, ECSS, NASA, MIL).
• Act as the primary quality interface for the product line and key stakeholder for manufacturing and engineering teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of product and process quality through structured prevention and Lessons Learned activities.
• Ensure robust product acceptance and readiness for delivery, audits, and customer reviews.
• Monitor and report product quality performance through defined KPIs to management.

Main Tasks

• Execute Product Assurance activities across manufacturing, delivery, and launch preparation phases.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation (control plans, inspection records, reports, and evidence, acceptance data package).
• Support production to ensure process stability and product conformity.
• Lead non-conformance management, including containment, root cause analysis (5Why, Ishikawa), and corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate manufacturing and production readiness reviews, including KIPs/MIPs and hardware acceptance processes.
• Support product and process validation and qualification activities.
• Support Design and Process FMECA activities.
• Prepare and coordinate quality reviews with the customer.
• Participate in internal and customer audits, ensuring compliance and traceability.
• Capture and drive Lessons Learned from production and launch campaign activities.
• Q-representative for Launch Campaign(s) -where required- including on-site support for several weeks at the launch site.

Your Story

• Master's degree (MSc) or equivalent, preferably in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in the field of Quality and Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of standards such as EN9100, ECSS, NASA, and MIL.
• Familiarity with space certification processes.
• Experience in the application of Quality preventive methodologies (5Why, Ishikawa Fishbone).
• Ability to quickly understand and analyze complex products/systems and their function.
• Proficient in coordinating complex tasks involving multiple stakeholders and working autonomously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus (preferably German).
• Willingness to travel to other Business Units (Sweden and Alabama, US) as well as to Launch Site(s) - e.g., French Guyana.

Why Beyond Gravity

• Be part of an international team working on groundbreaking high-tech products that will reach space.
• Contribute to a specialized and motivated workforce with extensive knowledge in a unique industry.
• Experience a hands-on mentality, with genuine opportunities for your improvement suggestions to be implemented.
• Benefit from attractive employment conditions, including contributions to public transport, training and development opportunities, full paid maternity/paternity leave, and more.
• Enjoy flexible and mobile working arrangements along with at least 5 weeks of vacation, with the option to purchase additional time off.

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Our core values—Passionate, Together, and Curious—transform challenges into opportunities. Join us on a journey to transcend the ordinary and elevate your career to new heights.