Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

at  ICEYE

REQUIREMENTS:

What will you need to be successful in this role?

• At least 5 years of proven experience in a similar/related position
• Relevant qualifications, e.g. college degree/diploma in electronics, electrical, quality assurance, or manufacturing
• Proven experience in applications of quality standards (AS9100, ECSS, etc.)
• Experience in supplier quality management processes
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong analytical mindset
• Good written and spoken English communication skills
• Strong commitment to quality-oriented operations
• Ability to travel abroad

In addition to the above, it would be beneficial if you had the below attributes and skills:

• Experience in aerospace and/or defence industry is a great plus
• Knowledge of manufacturing and/or assembly processes is a plus
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and/or Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) knowledge is a plus

ROLE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
• Finland
• Permanent
• Office (On-site)
  Who are we?
  ICEYE is the global leader in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite operations for Earth Observation, persistent monitoring, and natural catastrophe solutions; owning and operating the world’s largest SAR constellation. ICEYE is headquartered in Finland and operates from five international locations with more than 600 employees from nearly 60 countries, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
  Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.
  Our team is a tight-knit group of experts across many disciplines (e.g., engineering, software development, radar technology, etc.). We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Teamwork, curiosity, and having fun are core values at ICEYE, and contribute to Making the Impossible possible!!
  Why should you work for us?
  ICEYE is at the cutting edge of new technology and we are continuing to build and operate our commercial constellation of SAR satellites. Working with ICEYE, you will be part of making the impossible possible, whilst shaping the Earth Observation industry. You will work with varied, diverse and engaged colleagues to further the ICEYE mission. At ICEYE we realise that without great people we can not succeed, therefore you will be an integral, valued and appreciated colleague, with the ability to directly shape the vision and direction of the business.
  We actively support Continuous Professional Development, and will provide access to a range of avenues to allow you to succeed, including courses, training and attendance at conferences. ICEYE is a place where your development, your growth and your success is a priority.
  What is the role?

THE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Keep track of the customer (internal and external) requirements and make sure that those requirements are fulfilled.
• Ensure that customer requirements are fully verified before delivery of the product(s).
• Understand the quality expectations and disseminate them to increase awareness in the company.
• Perform supplier audits, monitor their performances, and assess the supplier risks by working closely with the supply chain teams.
• Implement and maintain supplier qualification process, and control the changes from the baselined status periodically.
• Be the main point of contact towards the supplier in quality claims and/or non-conformance reports.
• Ensure that the activities defined in the product assurance plan are established, and maintained as defined.
• Act as the main point of contact for quality assurance issues and resolution efforts in the scope of mission contracts.
• Keep track of the nonconformances, contribute to the resolvement process and lead the efforts to prevent reoccurrence.
• By showing a proactive approach, define the risks related to the design, build and delivery processes, keep track of the mitigation plans, and lead the efforts of minimizing the risk ratings.
• Monitor the programs, milestones and quality metrics, and lead the efforts of improvements.
• Provide necessary quality reports.
• Contribute and/or initiate cost reduction projects.

What will you need to be successful in this role?

• At least 5 years of proven experience in a similar/related position
• Relevant qualifications, e.g. college degree/diploma in electronics, electrical, quality assurance, or manufacturing
• Proven experience in applications of quality standards (AS9100, ECSS, etc.)
• Experience in supplier quality management processes
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong analytical mindset
• Good written and spoken English communication skills
• Strong commitment to quality-oriented operations
• Ability to travel abroa