About the positionDo you want to be a part of the team which is currently shaping the Norwegian and European space future? Andøya Space has a over 60 years history in space and is in the process of creating a European launch service for small satellites. We are looking for a Quality Manager that shall further develope and maintain the quality management system for Andøya Space. The Quality Manager is responsible for monitoring compliance in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 and define/implement the methodology. The Quality Manager shall have a good knowledge and overview of relevant laws, regulations, and internal requirements for Andøya Space and encouraging compliance towards them. The job will be based in Andøya. Start up 01.09.2024Working tasks/responsibilities
Take ownership of the quality policy and make sure it is understood and applied within the
company * Support process owners within the Andøya Space with methodologies to create safe,efficient, and user-friendly procedures * Plan and run internal audits within the scope of Andøya Space quality management
Encourage and maintain the reporting culture
Coordinate and follow up non-conformance reports within Andøya Space
Monitor and evaluate internal processes
Collaborate with the management team to set quality benchmarks/KPI's
Lead the Andøya Space “Kvalitetsleder forum"
Plan and organize audits with certification body
Overall system responsibillity for the Quality Management Software
Qualifications - educationRequired:
Quality program leadership experience from an ISO 9001 (or equivalent) certified company
Background from highly regulated industry, such as space industry or a similar, aerospace,
food or oil & gas * Experience with change-management
Good English skills, both written and oral
Good IT-skills, experience with Office
It must be possible to obtain a Norwegian Security clearance
Preferred:
ISO 9001 auditor certification
Background from working with other standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001,
guidelines from the Norwegian Directory for Civil Protection * Norwegian skillsPersonal qualities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Structured, system oriented and capable to implement digital IT solutions and facilitate
the usage of them * Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to train and motivate staff foraccountable quality workWe offerAt Andøya Space you will be given challenging and exciting tasks central to the company's core business. We strive to facilitate internal and external collaborations with relevant actors within the space industry and to provide a dynamic and innovative environment for our employees. In addition, we offer a competitive salary, and several social benefits including a pension scheme, insurance, and flexible working hours.Key informationApplication deadline:06.05.2024Employer:Andøya SpaceTown/city:ANDENESTitle:Quality ManagerPositions:1Employment type:Permanent positionFull-time/part-time:Full-timePercentage of full-time:100Start date:01.09.2024Webcruiter ID:4795017933Social sharing :ContactsJørgen BrattingDirector Quality, Safety & SecurityEmail: jorgen.bratting@andoyaspace.noAddress: Bleiksveien 46, 8480 ANDENES, NorwayAbout the employerAndøya Space is a Norwegian aerospace company. We enable scientists to explore Earth's atmosphere with sounding rockets, balloons, unmanned aircraft and advanced ground-based instrumentation. We enable engineers to test new aerospace and defense related technology. We educate and inspire the next generation scientists and engineers. We are now working to establish Norway's - and Europe's - launch facility for small satellites.