Software Product Assurance Manager

SW Product Assurance Manager at OHB Sweden AB, Kista, Stockholm, Sweden

OHB Sweden AB, a member of the OHB AG Group, is a Swedish provider of space systems. OHB Sweden develops, builds, tests and operates satellites for various, space missions within communications, earth observation, space research and exploration.

The headquarters of OHB Sweden is located in Kista, Stockholm and employs over 60 highly qualified engineers in all areas of satellite system design, development and operations.
OHB Sweden has the capability to carry out complete space missions for its customers, all the way from mission analysis and studies up to and including operations in orbit.

OHB Sweden is also proud of its ability of taking an active role in the actual creation of missions together with scientists and industrial partners. In addition to our expert capabilities within mission and system design and integration we also specialize in propulsion and AOCS subsystems.
We are currently looking for a SW Product Assurance Manager
SW Product Assurance Manager
SW Product Assurance (PA) role is to monitor and check for Quality Control within a project.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Quality control within the project (verifications of processes, plans, requirements)
SW Configuration and Data Management Support
Preparation of regular SW Quality Assurance metrics/status reporting to the management and Customers
SW documentation review (internal and external documents)
Change Control, reporting and follow-up (NCR/SPR)
Non-conformances, deviations and waivers management
Lead Change Control Boards
Risks and mitigating actions management
Alerts applicability verification and management support
SW project team participation
Direct interface with Customers and Suppliers Counterparts
Third party audits and certifications preparation
Understand and follow the applicable ECSS standards
Participation in reviews and progress meetings
Reports to Head of Quality and Safety
Skills & Experience

University degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent;
Extensive experience in product or quality assurance disciplines, ideally in the space or aerospace sector;
Experience preparations of SW metrics reporting and follow-up, with deviations from plans and trends;
Experience in project review and risk management processes;
Highly proficient with MS Word, MS Excel;
Experience in Hansoft, DOORS;
Knowledge of ECSS standards
Excellent planning and organization skills as well as attention to detail;
Fluency in English is mandatory

This position is located in Kista, Stockholm, Sweden. We are looking for candidates who are available from April/May 2014 (or as soon as possible thereafter). If you believe your are the one we are looking for, please send us your CV together with a cover letter to or HR Manager Mr. Conny Svensk at conny.svensk@ohb-sweden.se, quoting in title of mail ?Job reference: PA Manager?, before 31 March 2014. If you have any questions on this position you can also send an email with the same subject reference to susanne.ejdfors.eriksson@ohb-sweden.se.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!