About Us 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 — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments.We are 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. About the team You will be an integral part of our growing Quality Management Team, reporting directly to the Quality Manager Production. You will directly manage a dedicated, agile team of quality technicians who are eyes and ears on the ground. You will work side by side with production shift supervisors, manufacturing engineers, and the quality engineers. Your relationship with them is collaborative, not adversarial - together, you ensure that high throughput never compromises high quality. Your mission Your mission is to lead by example on the manufacturing floor. You will inspire, coach, and elevate your QA technicians.You are not just a gatekeeper checking boxes at the end of a line; you are the architect of a proactive quality culture. You will empower your team ensuring that our customers receive flawless products every single time. Responsibilities <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Lead, coach, and manage a team of Production QA Technicians</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Schedule and assign QA personnel to production lines based on daily manufacturing priorities.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Deciding on the withholding of defective products and initiating immediate corrective actions in the event of quality deviations.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Oversee the containment, isolation, and documentation of non-conforming materials or products.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Close collaboration with Production, Production Engineering, R&D and Supply Chain</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Ensuring the quality of products delivered to the customer</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Actively participating in the further development of inspection processes and the implementation of new inspection methods.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Develop and execute training programs to ensure the QA team is fully aligned on inspection techniques, safety protocols, and testing methodologies.</li></ul> Qualifications <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field, </li></ul>OR<ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">A German degree as “Meister”, “Staatlich geprüfter Techniker” specializing in electronics or mechanical engineering with equivalent, proven professional experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment.</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">3–5 years of experience in a production/manufacturing QA environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Strong commitment to quality and a high level of customer focus</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Strong organizational and communication skills</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Strong technical understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Ability to work well in a team, a structured approach to work, and a hands-on mindset</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Business-level proficiency in German and English.</li></ul> Nice to have <ul style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;"><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Experience in relevant quality management tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, etc.).</li><li style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;margin-left:-6pt;">Experience using Computer-Aided Quality (CAQ) software</li></ul>

Team Lead Production Quality (All genders) @ Stark

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