Quality Engineer Production (All genders)

About the role

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. In this role, you are not isolated in an office—you function as the central quality anchor on the production floor, acting as the collaborative bridge between shop-floor execution, engineering strategy, and customer expectations.
YOUR MISSION
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement robust quality processes, manage non-conformances with a structured problem-solving mindset, and foster a strong culture of quality awareness throughout the organization. Whether you hold an engineering degree or are a highly skilled Staatlich geprüfter Techniker, your hands-on approach and sharp analytical thinking will directly ensure our mission-critical systems meet the highest standards of safety, precision, and customer satisfaction.
Participation in projects aimed at reducing errors and continuously improving processes and product quality

Develop quality processes together with the QM team

Handling customer, supplier, and internal Non-Conformances, as well as structured management of sustainable problem-solving processes

Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate systematic assembly errors and reduce scrap rates.

Close collaboration with Production, Production Engineering, R&D and Supply Chain

Conducting internal audits and systematically following up on audit findings

Promoting quality awareness throughout the company and raising awareness of customer requirements

Design, organization, and conduction of quality training programs

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, OR

A German degree as “Staatlich geprüfter Techniker” specializing in electronics or mechanical engineering with equivalent, proven professional experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

3–5+ years of quality engineering experience within the defense, aerospace, or automotive industry

Strong commitment to quality and a high level of customer focus

Strong organizational and communication skills

Strong technical understanding, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work well in a team, a structured approach to work, and a hands-on mindset

Business-level proficiency in German and English.

Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems

In-depth knowledge of relevant quality management tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, etc.).

Green Belt or Black Belt certification with a focus on statistical process control (SPC) in a manufacturing environment.

Experience using Computer-Aided Quality (CAQ) software