Product Assurance Manager

D-Orbit is looking for a Product Assurance Manager to join our Quality and Product Assurance team, based in Fino Mornasco (CO).

In this role, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of product assurance practices and related disciplines (EEE, RAD, M&P, SW, QA, RAMS, SQA).

You will work closely with the Technology Business Unit and reporting to the Head of Products Assurance. You will be responsible for the product assurance and safety for D-Orbit’s platforms, and you will drive the quality of the assigned business line and related projects and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Product Assurance Management and related disciplines through project lifecycle participating to day-by-day activities.

• Actively contributing to reviews preparing required documentation and reviewing team documentation.

• Manage as chairman non-conformances (NCR).

• Perform tailoring and statement of compliance on externally provided project requirements (ECSS)

• Ensure compliance of products and services to internal and external standards and requirements.

• Work in synergy with Engineering team providing PA&S guidance.

• Monitor and manage suppliers’ quality in cooperation with SQA to ensure compliance with applicable requirements; this includes auditing activities.

• Support the implementation of standards and best practices in the product industrialization field.

• Support the implementation of the configuration management system on D-Orbit projects.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in institutional or commercial space

• Previous experience in aviation

• Experience in leading PA&S topics within complex products

• Experience working with product industrialization environment.

• Experience with Space Quality Standards (and Space Standards in general), their implementation and of the space industry in general is considered a plus (EN9100, ECSS) or willingness to learn ECSS standards.

• Experience working with institutional customers

• Experience working with electronics PCBA design and manufacturing.

• Experience working with requirements management tool.

• At least 5 years of proven experience in managing complex electro-mechanical products assurance activities in multiple complex projects

Required skills:

• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Analytical mindset with proactive attitude and flexible by nature. The role requires a strong attitude to compromise, look for solutions where not immediately available

• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities, with resilience to stress

• Knowledge of any topics within configuration management, quality auditing or certification is considered a plus.

Education:

Bachelor or higher engineering degree, in any relevant engineering area.

Language/IT:

• Full professional proficiency in the English language

• MS Office proficient

• Deep knowledge of AI tools

We offer a base salary range of €40,000–€55,000 gross per year for this role, depending on experience and location, plus a performance-based variable component. Final offer may vary based on overall fit and internal equity.

Additional Benefits

• Meal vouchers

• Variable compensation

• Wellhub platform, offering a wide range of fitness, wellness, and wellbeing services

• Serenis platform, including unlimited individual psychotherapy, nutrition, and coaching sessions

• Flexible working arrangements, including smart working options and flexible scheduling based on role and team requirements

Who we are? Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible!

D-Orbit is part of a broader group that also includes Planetek, bringing together complementary expertise in space logistics, Earth observation, geospatial solutions, and advanced space services. Together, we share a common ambition: to enable innovative, sustainable, and high-impact solutions across the space sector.

Why join D-Orbit?

• Work on missions that shape the future of space

• International and multidisciplinary environment

• Flexible working model

• Opportunity to contribute directly to company growth

• High level of autonomy and ownership

Hiring Process: Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:

• Application Review – We carefully review applications that match the key requirements of the role. If your profile is selected for the next stage, a member of our People & Culture team will contact you directly. We genuinely appreciate every application, even when there is not a match for the current opportunity.

• Introduction Call – A conversation with the People & Culture team to get to know each other, discuss the opportunity, and align expectations.

• Technical and Team Interviews – One or more interviews focused on the skills, experience, and approach relevant to the role.

• Offer – If there is a strong mutual fit, we will share an offer and discuss the next steps.

The exact process may vary depending on the role.

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and appreciate your patience as we carefully evaluate applications.

We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space!

NON-EU applicants:

At this time, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.

Please note that this role requires a regular on-site presence and is not a fully remote position.

Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.