HW Quality Assurance

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, Spain

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Position Summary – Key responsibilities and principle tasks

• The mission of the HW Quality Assurance is to perform the tasks of inspection, analysis and approval of the Thales Alenia Space in Spain (TASinS) products required by their Manager, ensuring compliance with the established quality requirements.

Functions:

• Conduct quality inspection including KIPs (Key Inspection Point) of both products manufactured by TASinS, as well as products and components purchased or subcontracted.
• Prepare, conduct and support the inspections of the Customers, namely MIPs (Mandatory Inspection Point), obtaining their approval.
• Verify and approve the configuration applicable to the manufacture of each product and make the corresponding report of the delivered product.
• Elaborate the documentation of quality of delivery and reception of the products.
• Control the product quality of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Internally manage the processing of non-conformities of the products, ensuring the execution of Root Cause Analysis and identification of corrective actions. Coordinate and supervise the activities of Minor Non-Conformance Review Boards (NRB) with the rest of departments (Projects, Production, EEE, M&P, Engineering, Testing, PA, QD and others) and support the Major NRBs, in case of deviations or non-compliance with any product specification.
• Manage certifications and provide training for them.
• Perform audits on production activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards regarding the quality of the Company's products and procedures. Correct possible errors and avoid repeating them.
• Collaborate in updating standards in terms of quality and in the optimization of manufacturing processes.
• The position may require occasional travels to Customers or subcontractor’s premises.

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION: KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Education & Qualifications

• Academic background: University degree or equivalent technical qualification in engineering or related fields.
• Specific training on ESA (European Space Agency) certificate and Quality Standards (QF, ECSS, etc.). Standards applicable to space products is a plus.

Skills and ideal experience

• Minimum professional experience: between 3 and 5 years.
• Spanish. English (customer interface).
• Previous position recommended: experience in Manufacturing or Design departments.
• Knowledge on hardware inspection and technical aspects of electronic products.
• Knowledge on European Space Agency Quality standards for SW and HW projects as well as Quality Management System applicable documents for Quality Assurance activities will be taken into account.
• Ability to learn electronic tools as user (MRP…)

Soft Skills

• External and Internal communication ability.
• Teamwork abilities not only at department level but in a cross functional team.
• Methodological minded.
• Capability for argumentation and decision oriented.

What do we offer:

• Free and healthy canteen.
• Thales Flex: Personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to distribute your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).
• Thales Concilia: a set of advantages and free services and others at reduced prices.
• Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.
• 22 working days of vacation, 6 days of free disposal and closing days that do not consume vacations at Christmas and Easter.
• Annual bonus.
• Fixed profit bonus of 712,43€.
• Sharing Thales program: become a Thales shareholder.
• Pension Plan with monthly contributions on your behalf to your Pension Plan.
• Wellness Plan: thematic webinars and access to our company clubs.
• Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.
• We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!