Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Manager

Didcot, United KingdomOn-site

Responsibilities

Building and managing supplier performance metrics, using data to drive accountability and continuous improvement •

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 •
Ability to use ERP, PLM or QMS systems to interpret supplier data and track performance •
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.
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? •

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.
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.
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.
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: •