Quality Assurance Engineer

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We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer (m/f/d) for our client in the Lucerne area.

In this role, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and verification of Quality Assurance requirements and act as the main interface between Process Engineering and Operations for all quality and safety topics. You will ensure the successful execution of the Quality Program and compliance with Product Assurance requirements at the manufacturing site.

Task:

• Develop and promote Quality Assurance requirements and a strong quality culture
• Ensure robust quality processes and cost-efficient program execution in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Act as main interface for Process Engineering and Operations on quality and safety topics
• Define and implement Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics and control plans
• Lead non-conformance management, root cause analyses (RCA), and failure investigations
• Moderate and lead Process FMEA activities
• Supervise Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and Testing (MAIT) quality aspects
• Define and monitor Measuring & Test Equipment (M&TE), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and process capability
• Perform quality inspections and manage KIP/MIP documentation
• Establish and maintain process quality documentation and support process qualification
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements
• Contribute to proposals (RFI/RFQ), audits, and quality organization development (training & coaching)
• Support product and qualification data packages, especially for space applications

Profil:

• Degree (BSc/MSc) in Engineering or a related field
• Relevant experience in Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
• Knowledge of standards such as EN9100, ECSS, NASA, and MIL
• Strong technical understanding and ability to analyze complex systems
• Hands-on mindset combined with solid theoretical knowledge
• Experience with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., 5Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone, FMEA)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience in the space industry is an advantage
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
• Independent and team-oriented working style
• Proactive, communicative, and confident personality
• Passion for quality and continuous improvement
• Willingness to travel (approx. 5–10%)
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• Additional languages (German, French, or Swedish) are a plus