At ARX Robotics, quality is essential to building reliable and mission-ready autonomous systems. As Production Quality Manager, you will own production quality and help establish robust, scalable processes as we grow.
You will work closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve quality issues at the source, strengthen industrialization processes, and ensure our products meet high standards of reliability and performance.
What You’ll Build- Manage quality findings, non-conforming parts, material quarantine, rework, repairs, and concessions
- Use SAP to quarantine material, block stock, and maintain accurate quality records
- Establish incoming inspection plans, sampling processes, control plans, and first article inspections
- Implement and maintain practical quality processes on the shopfloor
- Conduct regular quality rounds on the shopfloor to identify risks, deviations, and improvement opportunities
- Support quality activities throughout industrialization and production ramp-up
- Work with engineering to feed production feedback into product and process improvements
- Lead root-cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions
- Define and monitor quality metrics and support continuous improvement
- Help build scalable production quality processes for the company’s growth and future international operations
- Experience in production quality, industrialization, manufacturing, or a comparable hands-on quality role
- Practical knowledge of non-conformities, inspection planning, control plans, sampling, and first article inspection
- Experience establishing and implementing quality processes from scratch
- Hands-on experience with SAP in a quality, inventory, production, or supply chain context; SAP S/4HANA experience is a plus
- Ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, supply chain, and suppliers
- A structured, analytical, and hands-on approach to problem-solving
- Strong ownership and the ability to drive issues through to sustainable resolution
- Fluent German and English communication skills
Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.
What We OfferJoin a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!
- Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
- 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
- Employer-supported pension contribution
- Learning & development support and team events budget
- Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
- Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
- Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
- Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable
ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.
As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.
If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!
ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Skills Required
- Fluency in English and German
- Experience in quality management within manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, defense, or technology-driven environments
- Strong understanding of quality management systems, audits, and process improvement methodologies
- Experience planning and conducting internal and external audits
- Knowledge of supplier quality management and supply chain quality processes
- Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA in a quality, operations, or supply chain environment
- Ability to collaborate across technical, operational, and commercial teams
- Structured, analytical approach with strong attention to detail
- Experience managing documentation, compliance requirements, and quality standards
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive mindset with ability to drive improvements in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
ARX Robotics GmbH is a defense technology manufacturer that develops autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for defense and commercial applications, specializing in autonomous mobile robotics and a digitalization platform.
