Quality Control Engineer (Manufaturing) H/F

About Alta Ares

Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime. We build AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles, along with the software platform that powers them.

Our customers are NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions, and our systems are regularly deployed during live exercises and operational demonstrations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Founded in 2024, we have grown to 90 people, raised over $60M, and increased revenue 40× this year. We are now entering a new phase of international expansion, industrial scaling, fundraising, and product development.

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