Job Description:

Role Overview:
Build and lead the integrated Quality & Mission Assurance (QMA) function that owns
end-to-end quality processes across the full product lifecycle. Ensure every Astrobase
product — engine, stage, avionics, and ground systems — is build-worthy, test-worthy,
and flight-worthy across multiple reuse cycles. Drive quality as a velocity enabler
through robust process ownership in Product, Manufacturing, Assembly, and
Test/Flight stages.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Quality (Design & Development Stage) Own quality processes from
concept through design baselining.
o Propulsion, structures, avionics, software, and ground systems requirements
verification and traceability.
o Design reviews (PDR/CDR), FMECA, hazard analysis, and configuration
baseline establishment.
o Material & component qualification (cryogenic compatibility, EEE parts,
additive manufacturing).
Manufacturing Process Quality Own all manufacturing and special process
quality.
o Qualification and control of additive manufacturing, welding, brazing,
machining, composites,



and PCB fabrication.
o NDE program ownership (CT, X-ray, UT, PT) under ASNT Level III.
o Process procedure qualification, technician certification, and first-article
inspection.
o Supplier quality engineering, audits, lot acceptance, and counterfeit prevention
(AS6081).
o Conduct & Own Process reviews at different stages of manufacturing and
ensure quality of production
Assembly & Integration Quality Own assembly, integration, and cleanliness
processes.
o Precision assembly of engines, stages, avionics, harnesses, and ground
systems.
o IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 workmanship standards, conformal coating, and
cable/harness quality.
o Oxygen/methane cleanliness control (MIL-STD-1330 / ISO 14644) and
contamination prevention.
o As-built configuration verification and serialized pedigree tracking.
o Conduct & Own Assembly process reviews and ensure assembly quality
Test / Flight & Operations Quality Own test

📌 Head Of Quality Bengaluru (India)
🏢 Talent Leads Consultants
📍 India