Quality Assurance Engineer

m/f/d, Luzern

Job Profil (87KGM4)

Engineering - Quality Management
Luzern
Contracting
Vollzeit
Ab sofort - 15.12.2026
EN9100, ECSS, NASA, MIL

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