Quality Assurance Bids - Roma

Quality Assurance Bids - Roma
Thales  invites applications for the role of  BID Quality Manager  within the joint venture Thales Alenia Space, a global space manufacturer. The position focuses on complex B2 and critical bids, coordinating quality assurance across multiple national teams.

Responsibilities

Define the quality assurance strategy for the offer, incorporating inputs from project, product, supplier, and engineering quality assurance domains.

Ensure a consistent, competitive and cost‑effective approach to quality in alignment with TAS strategic objectives.

Establish and uphold the quality standards of bid project deliverables, ensuring full compliance with customer requirements and applicable regulations.

Own all quality quotations for TAS projects, coordinating QLC entities throughout the BID process to ensure seamless alignment and execution.

Actively participate in TAS Gates, serve as a key member of the DVa process, and present and defend the optimal quality approach to Domain Directors and TAS BID Directors.

Lead the implementation of the TAS Quality Campaign (Transformation, Competitiveness & Improvement Plan) from the onset of the BID phase, driving continuous excellence and innovation.

Manage the overall budget dedicated to quality disciplines during the BID process, ensuring alignment with project targets.

Negotiate all quality‑related contractual obligations with the customer, safeguarding TAS’s interests and representing the quality discipline in front of the customer.

Forge and maintain a strong partnership with the Customer’s Quality representative throughout both the bid phase and contract execution.

Interface with suppliers during the bid phase for selection.

Qualifications & Skills

Expertise in quality domains: EEE, Dependability, Radiation, Material & Process, Software.

Experience with design and development of equipment/satellite systems.

Strong knowledge of space products and trades, and industrial environment.

Team and project management experience.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder influencing skills.

Ability to handle conflictual situations sensitively and constructively.

Open‑minded, quick learner, creative, problem solver.

Hands‑on, pragmatic, positive attitude.

Capacity to work in an international environment.

Fluent in English;
French is a plus.

Autonomous in all described activities.

Employment Details
Seniority level:  Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full‑time
Job function:  Quality Assurance
Industries:  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing

Location
Rome, Latium, Italy

Apply now to join Thales Alenia Space and help define the future of space technology.

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