Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager - Open Cosmos This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Open Cosmos and our selected partners use cookies and similar technologies (together “cookies”) that are necessary to present this website, and to ensure you get the best experience of it. If you consent to it, we will also use cookies for analytics purposes. See our Cookie Policy to read more about the cookies we set. You can withdraw and manage your consent at any time, by clicking “Manage cookies” at the bottom of each website page. Accept all cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Cookie preferences Select which cookies you accept On this site, we always set cookies that are strictly necessary, meaning they are necessary for the site to function properly. If you consent to it, we will also set other types of cookies. You can provide or withdraw your consent to the different types of cookies using the toggles below. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, by clicking the link “Manage Cookies”, which is always available at the bottom of the site. To learn more about what the different types of cookies do, how your data is used when they are set etc, see our Cookie Policy . Strictly necessary These cookies are necessary to make the site work properly, and are always set when you visit the site. Vendors Teamtailor Analytics These cookies collect information to help us understand how the site is being used. Vendors Teamtailor Accept these cookies Decline all non-necessary cookies Skip to main content common--header--menu#toggle" data-common--header--menu-target="button" > Career menu Employee Log in as employee Candidate Log in to Connect Share page Facebook X LinkedIn Mail COO · QUALITY & PRODUCT ASSURANCE · Multiple locations · Hybrid Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager Apply for this job Aim high, go beyond! At Open Cosmos, we’re solving some of the world’s biggest challenges from space giving businesses, governments and researchers access to the data they need, when they need it. Ready to be part of it? Then read on… Our COO teams are the engine behind everything we deliver. Bringing together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance, they turn plans into action keeping us efficient, reliable and mission-ready. Working in the QPA Team Our Quality & Product Assurance (QPA) team makes sure everything we build performs as it should, when it matters most. They embed quality at every stage, from design through to launch, so our satellites and systems are ready to deliver with confidence. What will you be doing? As our Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager , you’ll own how quality shows up across our supply chain, shaping how we select, work with and continuously improve our suppliers to meet the demands of space. You’ll build strong, collaborative relationships while setting clear expectations and ensuring standards are met, risks are understood, and issues are owned and resolved properly. You’ll be: Defining and leading our Supplier Quality Assurance approach across all programmes, aligned to ECSS, ISO9001 and AS9100 Owning supplier qualification, audit and approval processes, understanding capability, identifying risks and setting expectations early Building and managing supplier performance metrics, using data to drive accountability and continuous improvement Embedding quality into RFQs, contracts and technical
requirements in close collaboration with Supply Chain and Engineering Leading supplier-related non-conformances and MRBs, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are effective Monitoring supplier manufacturing and inspection processes to ensure consistency, traceability and reliability Supporting new product introduction by validating supplier readiness and process capability before production Maintaining clear, audit-ready supplier quality documentation and ensuring alignment with configuration and data control
requirements Supporting customer and external audits with robust evidence of supplier performance and compliance Identifying trends, risks and improvement opportunities across the supply base and feeding these into wider business learning What You’ll bring You’ll bring a mix of structure, pragmatism, and a hands-on approach, ensuring our systems and satellites are built to the highest standards. You’ll have: Strong knowledge of supplier quality in high-reliability engineering environments where quality is critical Deep understanding of ECSS, AS9100 and ISO9001 and how to apply them in a practical, delivery-focused way Ability to conduct supplier audits, validate processes and lead effective root cause investigations Good understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. electronics, harnessing, composites, mechanical structures) and associated quality risks Confidence managing non-conformances, MRBs and CAPA through to meaningful resolution Ability to use ERP, PLM or QMS systems to interpret supplier data and track performance Clear communication and influencing skills, able to challenge constructively and build alignment across teams and suppliers A pragmatic, structured approach to problem-solving, balancing rigour with pace Strong ownership, integrity and attention to detail in how you work with both internal teams and external partners Due to the nature of this role, you will be required in the office/lab at least 2-3 days per week, fluctuating based on business needs. For this role you can be based in any of our locations To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location. When applying, please submit your CV in English. Why Open Cosmos? Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe. A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges. A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team. Division COO Department QUALITY & PRODUCT ASSURANCE Locations Harwell, UK, Porto, Portugal, Tenerife, Barcelona, Spain, Athens, Greece Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Open Cosmos Open Cosmos is dedicated to solving customer problems with insights from space. Whether this is monitoring agricultural yields, assessing the damage of oil spills or providing navigation solutions, we believe that data from satellites is the most effective and sustainable way of achieving this. Apply for this job COO · QUALITY & PRODUCT ASSURANCE · Multiple locations · Hybrid Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager Loading application form Career site Data & privacy Manage cookies Employee login Candidate Connect login Already working at Open Cosmos? Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague. Log in Applicant tracking system by Teamtailor
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Didcot, GB
Total raised
$63.0M
Last stage
Growth
Investors
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