Supply Chain Quality Engineer - MAIT at The Exploration Company (Bordeaux, France)Supply Chain Quality Engineer - MAIT

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building innovative aerospace technologies that advance the future of space transportation. The holder of this position will have duties towards the development of suppliers and support to the Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration and test function.

Key Responsibilities: In the Supply Chain Quality area

• Provide inputs for Supplier / Subcontractor quality requirements for Proposals, and Contracts.
• Perform surveillance activities of contract execution for what it pertains Quality Aspects.
• Engage with Suppliers /. Subcontractors on the resolution of Non conformances
• Participate and contribute in contracted Quality and Engineering gates.
• Accept subcontracted products and deliverables through the participation of Delivery Review Boards and the provision of certificates of acceptance.

In the MAIT Quality Area Planning & Execution of Quality Inspections: In collaboration with the MAIT and Product Assurance team, define and execute inspection control activities at:

• Incoming
• Key stages of manufacturing, assembly, integration & testing.
• Before release to customers or next integration phase.

Nonconformance Management

• Support the detection, documentation and containment of nonconformances.
• Assist in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and follow up on rework or repair implementation and verification.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions in coordination with engineering and MAIT.

Quality Assurance support in MAIT Operations:

• Provide day-to-day quality support to MAIT.
• Review and approve MAIT procedures.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, space and aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100).
• Qualification of Special processes based in EN9100 (e.g: welding, Non-Destructive Testing, etc). Desirable experience with welding.
• Train MAIT staff on quality procedures and best practices.
• Calibration coordination.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead quality improvement projects to enhance process stability and product quality.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to improve product quality.
• Analyze quality data and generate reports to track trends and identify areas for improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a quality assurance role, preferably in aerospace, space, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality standards (e.g., EN/AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection techniques (visual, dimensional, electrical), and GD&T.
• Experience with nonconformance management systems and root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa).
• Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, control plans, and statistical analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and desirable experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.

Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.