Quality Manager

About the role

As a Quality Manager at Origin Robotics, you will ensure that our advanced robotics systems meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance. You will work across the product lifecycle, from incoming components to field‑ready systems, supporting technologies that strengthen Europe’s security and defence.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee inspections of incoming parts and assembled drones, implement in‑process checks, manage non‑conformities, and maintain calibration of testing equipment.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001, AS9100 and EU Regulation 2019/945.
• Ensure product compliance with EASA, CAA Latvia, CE, STANAG and MIL‑STD requirements; lead internal and external audits.
• Drive root‑cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, warranty investigations and transparent reporting to stakeholders and regulators.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, supply‑chain, regulators and customers to embed quality into design, production and certification processes.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001; familiarity with AS9100, EU Regulation 2019/945, EASA Part 21, CE marking, STANAG and MIL‑STD is a plus.
• Previous experience in aerospace, UAV or high‑tech manufacturing environments.
• Proven expertise in root‑cause analysis, FMEA and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• ISO 9001
• AS9100 (beneficial)
• EU Regulation 2019/945 (beneficial)
• EASA Part 21 compliance
• CE marking requirements
• STANAG standards
• MIL‑STD standards
• Root‑cause analysis
• FMEA
• Six Sigma

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on defence robotics deployed in real‑world environments.
• Technical challenges on complex engineering problems.
• Ownership of work from development through field deployment.
• Learning and growth with modern technologies and leading experts.
• Health insurance.