Space Product Assurance Lead: Quality & Risk (Hybrid)

OHB System AG – We.Create.Space OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space. These include low-orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative. For permanent employment OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a Product Assurance Manager (m/f/d) At the intersection of advanced engineering and mission success, we are looking for a Product Assurance Manager ready to take ownership in a fast-paced space environment.You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure the highest quality standards across complex space technology programs, from development through qualification and delivery. This role requires technical leadership, decisive problem-solving, and the ability to drive quality in demanding project environments. Your Tasks Drive implementation and compliance of Product Assurance and quality requirements across space projects Lead all Product Assurance activities throughout the complete project lifecycle Act as the primary interface for quality-related topics with customers and suppliers Drive implementation and compliance of quality requirements across space projects Coordinate cross-functional experts across all quality domains Provide clear reporting and risk visibility to project and department leadership Chair quality reviews, milestone reviews, and non-conformance review boards Own non-conformance management and ensure timely root cause analysis and corrective actions Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and project management teams Plan and manage Product Assurance milestones including EQSRs, MRRs, TRRs, and QRs Support major program reviews including SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, MPCBs, PCBs, IRRs, TRBs, ARs, and DRBs Develop audit strategies and support internal and external audits Your Qualifications Degree in Engineering, Physics, Science, or a comparable technical discipline Experience in Product Assurance, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Mission Assurance within the space or aerospace sector Strong understanding of complex engineering systems and development processes Ability to manage multiple high-priority topics simultaneously in a dynamic environment Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive technical decisions across stakeholders Confident leading technical discussions, reviews, and escalation meetings Structured, analytical, and detail-driven mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership in high-responsibility environments Business fluent in English; German is a plus Willingness to travel internationally when required We offer Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & specialleave days Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months) Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue space projects Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development A complete overview of our benefits and more details can be found here on our website . Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches! We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool. OHB System AG Human Resources Questions regarding this posting? Alfrida Paja is available under View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr OHB System AG