Product Assurance Manager; m​/f​/d

OHB System AG – We.Create.

Space

OHB System AG is one of the leading space companies in Europe. The company is part of the listed high-tech group OHB SE, which has more than 3,200 employees working on pivotal European space programs. With two strong locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich and more than 40 years of experience, OHB System AG specialises in high-tech solutions for space.

These include low‑orbiting and geostationary satellites for Earth observation, navigation, telecommunications, science and space exploration as well as systems for human space flight and aerial reconnaissance. We owe our success to our employees' passion for innovation, as well as their commitment and initiative.

For permanent employment OHB System AG in Bremen is looking for a Product Assurance Manager (m/f/d).

At the intersection of advanced engineering and mission success, we are looking for a Product Assurance Manager ready to take ownership in a fast‑paced space environment. You will work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure the highest quality standards across complex space technology programs, from development through qualification and delivery. This role requires technical leadership, decisive problem‑solving, and the ability to drive quality in demanding project environments.

• Drive implementation and compliance of Product Assurance and quality requirements across space projects
• Lead all Product Assurance activities throughout the complete project lifecycle
• Act as the primary interface for quality‑related topics with customers and suppliers
• Drive implementation and compliance of quality requirements across space projects
• Coordinate cross‑functional experts across all quality domains
• Provide clear reporting and risk visibility to project and department leadership
• Chair quality reviews, milestone reviews, and non‑conformance review boards
• Own non‑conformance management and ensure timely root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and project management teams
• Plan and manage Product Assurance milestones including EQSRs, MRRs, TRRs, and QRs
• Support major program reviews including SRRs, PDRs, CDRs, MPCBs, PCBs, IRRs, TRBS, ARs, and DRBs
• Develop audit strategies and support internal and external audits

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Science, or a comparable technical discipline
• Experience in Product Assurance, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, or Mission Assurance within the space or aerospace sector
• Strong understanding of complex engineering systems and development processes
• Ability to manage multiple high‑priority topics simultaneously in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive technical decisions across stakeholders
• Confident leading technical discussions, reviews, and escalation meetings
• Structured, analytical, and detail‑driven mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities
• Comfortable making decisions and taking ownership in high‑responsibility environments
• Business fluent in English;
  German is a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally when required

• Work Life Balance:
  
  Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
• Mobile Work:
  Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
• Structured on‑boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)
• Development:
  Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue
• Additional benefits: 13th monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
• Catering:
  High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
• Active health promotion:
  Health management, E‑GYM Wellpass & in‑company sports groups
• Family:
  Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days
• Mobility:
  Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots
• Company parties & events:
  Christmas party, Satellite launch events, Next Gen Speakers Night
• Innovation:
  Company suggestion system & free research and development

OHB System AG Human Resources

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