Manager Product Assurance (m/f/d)
About the job
## Mission Brief The Manager Product Assurance provides independent assurance that products are designed, developed, qualified, manufactured, and released in accordance with mission, customer, and regulatory requirements. This role safeguards product integrity through lifecycle oversight and risk-based assurance activities.
The position leads mission assurance, project assurance, technical risk management, and development assurance processes to ensure products successfully perform their intended mission throughout the operational lifecycle. ## Your Role in Our Space Mission - Lead mission assurance and project assurance activities across product development and production programs. - Establish and maintain product assurance frameworks, requirements, and governance processes. - Drive technical risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation activities. - Provide independent oversight of product development lifecycle activities. - Lead design assurance reviews and product readiness assessments. - Support qualification reviews and acceptance boards. - Ensure effective configuration management and product traceability practices. - Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure product integrity. - Support anomaly investigations and risk disposition activities. - Define assurance requirements for critical products and processes. - Monitor assurance performance metrics and program risks. - Provide independent recommendations regarding product acceptance and mission readiness. ## Qualification Checklist - Experience in product assurance, mission assurance, systems engineering, quality engineering, or related disciplines. - Knowledge of aerospace or regulated product development lifecycles. - Strong understanding of technical risk management principles. - Experience chairing or participating in design and qualification reviews. - Understanding of configuration management and product traceability systems. - Ability to evaluate technical evidence and make balanced risk-based recommendations. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, and quality functions. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities. - Leadership experience within complex technical environments. - Knowledge of applicable aerospace standards is advantageous. - Professional proficiency in English; German language skills are beneficial. ## Benefits - Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program - 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge - Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period - Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day - Flexible mobility budget : Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance - Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service - Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass) - Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period - Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children - And Much More!
Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team. ## Who we are We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space. Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.
We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.
We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career! Want to find out more about us?
Visit www.isaraerospace.com Data ProtectionWe process your personal data for the purpose of managing the recruitment process and assessing your application. For detailed information on how your data is processed, including your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy . Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity.
We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
From Isar Aerospace's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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