Quality Assurance Specialist Defence (m/f/d)
About the role
We - MT Aerospace - are part of the OHB Space and Technology Group. As a leading international aerospace company, we develop, manufacture and test essential components for launcher programs such as Ariane, the U.S. Space Launch System (SLS) as well as commercial launcher systems, the Airbus fleet, spacecrafts, satellites and defense applications. Thanks to globally unique manufacturing technologies, we create high-performance products made of metal and fiber composites, such as large load-bearing structures and cryotanks, lightweight structures and fuel as well as pressure tanks that combine maximum performance with minimum weight. Especially our business areas of additive manufacturing, CFRP and hydrogen mobility make us a sought-after partner outside the aerospace sector as well. We currently employ around 600 people at our headquarter in Augsburg and at the launch site in Kourou (French Guiana).
Space. Far away for most - soon very close for you. Become part of an industry of visionaries and pioneers and make a valuable contribution as a Quality Assurance Specialist Defence (m/f/d) to help the European launcher Ariane and other international launchers take off.
Your Tasks
- Providing quality assurance support for defence projects during the development and production phases
- Conducting product acceptance tests/audits with the customer and preparing the necessary acceptance documentation
- Processing quality assurance-related tasks (approvals, preparing non-conformance reports, etc.)
- Chairing design deviation committees
- Assessing deviations and damage analyses,
- Initiating and monitoring corrective and preventive actions
- Monitoring internal and external processes to ensure product quality
- Preparing and reviewing First Article Inspections (FAI)
Your Qualifications
- Technician / Master Craftsman, preferably in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or with comparable knowledge
- Several years’ professional experience in quality assurance
- Experience in mechanical engineering, with specialist knowledge in the field of pressure equipment desirable
- Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP tools)
- Proficiency in key quality management methods (e.g. 8D process, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 / EN 9100
- Knowledge of AQAP 2105 / 2110 an advantage
- Ability to facilitate meetings and work effectively in a team
- Independent, structured and goal-oriented approach to work
- Proficiency in MS Office applications / SAP
- Good written and spoken English, minimum B1 level
We offer
Mobile working (according to the area of responsibility)
Flexible working hours and flexitime account
Attractive payment according to IG Metall collective agreement
35-hour week, 30 days annual leave and special leave days
Subject-specific training courses
In-house canteen
Employee parking spaces
Employee recommendation system
Benefits of a global group of companies combined with a familiar working atmosphere
Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. We are looking forward to your application (german or english) via our online tool.
If you have any questions, please contact career@mt-aerospace.de.
MT Aerospace AG Human Resources
Copied from the listing OHB published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About OHB
European satellites from Bremen, plus launcher structures from MT Aerospace in Augsburg.
Augsburg is home to OHB's MT Aerospace, which builds tanks and structures for the Ariane 6 rocket. (Source: MT Aerospace)
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