Quality Control Engineer (Manufaturing) H/F

About Alta Ares

Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, building real-time AI for defense operations — ISR, C-UAS, and autonomous systems. Our clients are NATO-aligned militaries and defence institutions, with regular deployments during live exercises and operational demonstrations. We raised €2M seed in May 2025, 50M in June 2026, and are expanding fast.

Our product suite includes:

• Real-time AI ISR module deployable on drones and tactical platforms

• Counter-UAS solution enabling autonomous drone takeover in GNSS-denied environments

• Full-stack MLOps platform for training & deploying military-grade AI models

• Data fusion and trajectory prediction

Role & Missions

Quality Control & Inspection

• Define and implement incoming, in-process, and final inspection procedures

• Create quality checklists, acceptance criteria, and control plans for mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies

• Perform or supervise inspections and functional tests to validate product conformity

• Manage non-conformities and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented

• Approve products for shipment based on defined quality standards

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Establish scalable quality control processes and documentation

• Analyze defect trends, failure modes, and production yield to identify root causes

• Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions

• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor product and supplier quality

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve reliability

Supplier Quality

• Define incoming inspection standards for purchased components and assemblies

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance

• Track supplier non-conformities and corrective actions

• Support qualification and auditing of critical suppliers

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain inspection records, test reports, and traceability documentation

• Ensure product quality data is accurately captured and archived

• Support implementation of ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent quality standards

• Contribute to the development of a robust Quality Management System

Requirements

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality control or quality engineering

• Strong knowledge of inspection methods, root cause analysis, and quality tools (8D, 5 Why, FMEA, SPC)

• Experience with mechanical assemblies, electronics, and functional testing

• Familiarity with ERP, MES, or QMS systems

• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, and PCB integration

• Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability industries is a strong plus