Assistant Manager I - Quality

Who are we:

We Build Mission-Ready, Cutting-Edge Intelligent Autonomous Systems

From battlefield supremacy to stratospheric dominance, NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) is redefining aerospace and defence with intelligent autonomous systems built for the world's most demanding missions. Trusted by the Indian Armed Forces across all services, NRT delivers breakthrough unmanned platforms that enable speed, survivability, multi-domain mission flexibility, and strategic superiority.

NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT), founded in 2017, is a global leader in swarming technologies, autonomous robotics, and advanced aerospace systems for defense applications. With a workforce of over 600 professionals across 12 facilities worldwidenearly 70% focused on research and developmentNRT has designed and fielded more than 15 proprietary multirotor and fixed-wing platforms. The company's core expertise spans large-scale UAV swarms, AI-enabled autonomous coordination, and persistent unmanned systems, all validated through rigorous operational deployment in real-world conflict environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inward Quality Assurance Electrical & Electronic Components

Oversee inward inspection and testing of electrical and electronic components, including:

• RF cables, wire harnesses, connectors
• Sensors, PCBs, power modules
• Batteries, ESCs, motors, avionics, and UAV electronics

Ensure verification of incoming materials against:

• Specifications, drawings, BOMs
• Quality instructions, MSDS, CoC, and acceptance criteria
• Approve and maintain Quality Test Plans (QTPs) and inspection checklists for electronic components.
• Review and validate inspection activities such as:
• Electrical continuity, insulation resistance
• Functional testing, polarity checks
• Voltage/current measurements and basic load tests
• Ensure IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards are correctly applied during inspection.

2. Inward Quality Assurance Mechanical Components

Oversee inward inspection of mechanical parts and assemblies, including:

• Machined components, sheet metal parts
• Composite and CFRP components
• Fasteners, brackets, housings, structural UAV parts

Ensure dimensional, visual, and functional inspections are carried out as per:

• Engineering drawings and GD&T
• Material specifications and surface finish requirements
• Review First Article Inspection (FAI) reports and ensure compliance with aerospace requirements.
• Ensure proper segregation, tagging, and disposition of non-conforming mechanical materials.

3. Supplier Quality Management & Evaluation

Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, and periodic performance reviews for electrical, electronic, and mechanical suppliers.

Define and implement supplier quality metrics, including:

• Incoming rejection rate
• SCAR response effectiveness
• Delivery and quality consistency
• Conduct supplier audits (on-site or remote) aligned with AS9100D and company quality standards.
• Support supplier capability assessment for:
• Process maturity
• Testing infrastructure
• Quality management systems
• Drive supplier improvement initiatives and monitor action plan effectiveness

4. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management

Own and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs):

• Review non-conformance reports raised by the team
• Ensure timely root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions

Coordinate with suppliers to:

• Communicate quality issues clearly
• Ensure corrective actions are effective and sustainable
• Escalate chronic quality issues and propose risk mitigation or alternate sourcing strategies.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as the quality focal point for CFT teams (Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Program, Flight Ops).

Support:

• Engineering changes and impact analysis on incoming materials
• New supplier development and qualification

Provide quality inputs during new product introduction (NPI) and prototype builds.

6. Documentation, Compliance & Governance

Ensure maintenance of all inward quality documentation, including:

• Inspection records and test reports
• Supplier evaluation reports
• SCAR logs and closure evidence

Ensure adherence to:

• Company QA procedures
• AS9100D requirements
• Aerospace/UAV regulatory and customer requirements

Support internal, external, and customer audits related to inward and supplier quality.

7. Team Leadership & Process Improvement

Guide and mentor Inward Quality Engineers and Inspectors.

• Review inspection effectiveness and optimize processes to reduce rejections and escapes.
• Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) initiatives in inward inspection and supplier quality processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering

Experience

• 810 years of experience in Inward Quality / Supplier Quality within aerospace, UAV, or high-reliability electronics/mechanical manufacturing
• Prior experience handling both electrical/electronic and mechanical inward quality is mandatory
• Hands-on experience with supplier audits and SCAR management

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of:

• Electrical and electronic components, test methods, and ESD practices
• Mechanical drawings, GD&T, and material specifications

Working knowledge of:

• IPC-A-610
• IPC/WHMA-A-620
• AS9100D and aerospace quality processes

Familiarity with quality tools:

• 8D
• 5-Why
• Fishbone
• Pareto analysis