About this role
About Us <p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Roboto, sans-serif, Inter, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;margin:12pt 0px;color:rgb(66,66,66);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.</span></p><p style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Roboto, sans-serif, Inter, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;margin:12pt 0px;color:rgb(66,66,66);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);line-height:1.38;"><span style="border:0px solid rgb(229,231,235);font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;">We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems, not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe today.</span></p> Your mission As the IQC Inspector, you are the first line of defense in ensuring the quality of our<br>products. You are responsible for inspecting a wide variety of incoming materials from external<br>manufacturers, including mechanical parts, electronic components, batteries, wire harnesses, and<br>general printed circuit boards (PCBs). With a keen eye for detail, you will verify that all incoming<br>materials comply with strict quality standards and technical specifications before they are<br>released to production. Responsibilities <ul><li><strong>Comprehensive Incoming Inspection: </strong>Perform detailed visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on incoming mechanical parts, electronics, batteries, wires, and PCBs using standard measurement and visual inspection tools.</li><li><strong>Functional & Electrical Validation:</strong> Execute standardized test protocols on electronics and batteries using appropriate bench-test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, Digital Multimeters and custom fixtures).</li><li><strong>Defect Identification & Isolation: </strong>Identify physical, mechanical, or electrical defects and immediately block/quarantine non-conforming materials to prevent them from reaching the production line.</li><li><strong>Documentation & Reporting:</strong> Record inspection results, create and maintain test protocols, and document all non-conformances within our quality management/complaint systems.</li><li><strong>Root Cause & Corrective Action: </strong>Support root-cause analyses and collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to initiate corrective actions for quality deviations.</li><li><strong>Standard Compliance: </strong>Ensure all processes adhere to internal quality requirements and standard guidelines like ISO 9001 (and perspective EN9100).</li><li><strong>Technical Review:</strong> Review and interpret technical assembly drawings, schematics, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and inspection criteria to ensure strict compliance.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>Education: Completed technical education, degree, or a comparable qualification.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Experience: Proven experience in Quality Assurance or Incoming Quality Control (IQC), ideally within the electronics, automotive, or aerospace industries.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Measurement & Testing Skills: Proficiency in executing exact measurements on mechanical parts and performing basic electrical functional tests.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Technical Literacy: Ability to accurately follow work instructions, read technical drawings and interpret quality procedures.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Attention to Detail: Highly careful, detail-oriented work style with a strong sense of responsibility and visual accuracy.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Software Proficiency: Secure handling of MS Office, ERP systems, and standard QM/defect reporting systems.</li></ul><br><ul><li>Languages: Good written and spoken English (and German, if applicable to your location).</li></ul> Nice to have <ul><li>Basic knowledge of advanced QM tools (e.g., Control Plans, FMEA).</li><li>Experience working with externally manufactured components and supplier inspection processes.</li><li>Familiarity with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) handling requirements.</li></ul>