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