Quality Assurance Engineer (Process & Supplier Quality) (All Genders)
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About the Position
Quality Assurance Engineer (Process & Supplier Quality) (All Genders)
Kyiv, Ukraine
About the Team
We are a Quality Control team working directly with UAV production. Our team is responsible for ensuring product quality at different stages of production - from incoming inspection of components to in-process and final inspection.
We work closely with Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to identify quality issues, prevent defects, and continuously improve quality processes.
Your Mission
As a Quality Engineer - RCCA, Process & Supplier Quality, you will focus on identifying the root causes of quality issues, driving corrective actions, and improving production and supplier quality.
You will work across the full quality chain:
QC → Production → Engineering → Warehouse/Kitting → Supply Chain → Suppliers
Your role will be to investigate quality issues, identify their root causes, drive RCCA actions to closure, and help prevent recurring problems.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing root causes of nonconformities found during incoming inspection, kitting, and production.
- Conducting RCCA investigations and driving quality issues to closure.
- Auditing production, warehouse kitting, and IQC processes.
- Initiating updates to work instructions, inspection methods, and team training based on audit and investigation findings.
- Tracking and verifying the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Analyzing quality data and trends to identify recurring issues and process improvement opportunities.
- Working with Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and IQC teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
- Investigating quality issues related to suppliers, incoming materials, and components.
- Working with Supply Chain and suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Supporting supplier evaluation, performance monitoring, and supplier audits from a quality perspective.
- Analyzing incoming inspection data to identify recurring supplier quality issues and trends.
Required Skills
- Experience in quality control or quality engineering within manufacturing.
- Experience in mechanical engineering, electronics, aviation, or defense is a plus.
- Knowledge of quality principles and standards, such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent.
- Ability to work with technical drawings, production documentation, and measuring equipment.
- Understanding of root cause analysis, RCCA, and corrective actions.
- Attention to detail, responsibility, and a systematic approach to problem-solving.
- Basic experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- English B2-C1, spoken and written.
Nice to Have
- Experience participating in quality or certification audits.
- Knowledge of military and aerospace quality standards, including NATO AQAP.
- Experience with supplier quality management.
- Experience in quality control of electronic components, UAVs, aviation, or defense products.
- Experience with CAPA, RCCA, 8D, or similar problem-solving methods.
We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Be part of a team that values quality and continuous improvement.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
About the Company
Join our Quality Control team in Kyiv, Ukraine. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll ensure product quality from incoming inspection to final production.
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STARK Defense is a young, fast-growing defense-tech company operating in one of the most sensitive and security-critical industries. With our cutting-edge systems and technology, we support national and European defense capabilities. In this highly regulated environment, a reliable, secure, and high-performing IT infrastructure is critical to our daily operations.
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