Production Quality Assurance Manager

Talentech - Production Quality Assurance Manager Warning Your browser is outdated. Get the best experience with speed, security and privacy by using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Opera × Production Quality Assurance Manager Do you want to help ensure that advanced defence technology leaves production at the right quality every time? If yes, you might be the Production Quality Assurance Manager we are looking for at MyDefence. At MyDefence, we develop and produce advanced Counter-UAS solutions that help protect people, critical infrastructure, and those operating in high-risk environments. We are growing and further strengthening the quality setup supporting our Danish production operations in Nørresundby. As part of our continued growth, we are adding capacity to Production Quality to strengthen the quality support around our Danish production operations. As our new Production Quality Assurance Manager, you will help ensure the consistent execution of production-related quality activities, working closely with Operations and Global Quality. The role focuses on product quality, supplier quality related to incoming inspection and non-conformities, RMA handling, and Factory Acceptance Testing, ensuring that products meet internal standards and customer requirements before release. You will act as a key quality interface between Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Global Quality, supporting continuous improvement and the resolution of quality-related issues. What you will do Production Quality Management: Support daily production activities by ensuring compliance with established quality standards, procedures, and work instructions. Drive quality improvements through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions. Monitor and report key quality performance indicators, including non-conformities, yield, defects, and customer returns. Participate in production readiness reviews and support manufacturing process improvements. Incoming Inspection & Supplier Quality: Lead and coordinate incoming inspection activities for raw materials, electronic components, PCBs, assemblies, and purchased products. Define and maintain incoming inspection plans and acceptance criteria. Manage supplier-related quality issues and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers. Conduct supplier quality evaluations and performance monitoring. Support supplier audits, qualification activities, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensure supplier non-conformities are properly documented, tracked, and resolved. RMA & Non-Conformance Management: Manage the Returned Merchandise Authorization process from receipt through investigation and closure. Coordinate failure analysis activities with Production, Engineering, and R&D. Ensure timely root cause identification and implementation of corrective actions. Maintain accurate records and reporting of RMA trends and field quality issues. Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on customer returns and failure data. Factory Acceptance Testing & Outgoing Quality: Lead and coordinate outgoing inspection activities. Ensure products comply with customer requirements, specifications, and release criteria prior to shipment. Verify completion of quality documentation, test records, and product traceability requirements. Ensure non-conforming products are identified, segregated, and dispositioned according to established procedures. Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement: Support maintenance and continuous improvement of quality processes, procedures, and documentation. Participate in internal audits and support external customer or certification audits. Drive structured problem-solving using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and Root Cause Analysis. Support implementation of quality standards and best practices across operations. Promote a strong quality culture throughout the organization. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, and Global Quality. Provide quality guidance and support during product changes, supplier changes, and production improvements. Participate in NPI and industrialization activities to ensure quality requirements are incorporated into manufacturing processes. Act as the local quality representative for Danish production operations. What you bring You bring solid experience from manufacturing quality, production quality, supplier quality, or quality assurance, and you are motivated by ensuring that quality activities are executed consistently in a production environment. Education: A degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Electronics, or a related technical discipline is preferred. Equivalent practical experience may also be considered. Experience: 5+ years of experience within manufacturing quality, production quality, supplier quality, or quality assurance. Experience with incoming inspection, supplier quality management, and non-conformance handling. Experience managing RMA processes and customer quality issues. Familiarity with Factory Acceptance Testing, outgoing inspection, and product release processes. Strong understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies. Experience from electronics manufacturing, defence, or high-tech production environments is an advantage. Technical competencies: Knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing quality processes. Experience with ERP systems, preferably Business Central. Experience with quality reporting, documentation control, and KPI management. Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and supplier quality methodologies is advantageous. Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and inspection methods. Communication: Strong communication skills in Danish and English. Who you are Hands-on and pragmatic: You bring a practical approach to quality management and understand how to make quality work in a production environment. Analytical and solution-oriented: You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and are able to work systematically with quality issues. Structured and detail-oriented: You have strong organizational skills and maintain overview across documentation, follow-up, priorities, and quality activities. Collaborative: You work effectively across multiple functions and priorities. Proactive: You have a continuous improvement mindset and take initiative to improve quality, processes, and ways of working. Constructive: You are able to challenge existing practices while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships. Accountable: You take ownership and accountability for your area of responsibility. What we offer you A mission that matters: Join a defence technology company working with advanced Counter-UAS solutions that help protect people, critical infrastructure, and those operating in high-risk environments. A company in growth: Become part of an international growth journey where production quality, supplier quality, and scalable quality processes play an important role. A role close to production: Take on a role with a broad interface across Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, and Global Quality. Professional impact: Help ensure that products meet internal standards and customer requirements before release. Strong collaboration: Join an environment where quality, structure, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration are central to how we work. Attractive benefits: Competitive salary including pension, medical and dental insurance, lunch scheme, an active social club, Friday breakfasts, and more. The team you will join You will become part of Operations - Production Quality and report to our new Director, Global Quality. You will support MyDefence’s Danish production operations and work closely with Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, R&D, and Global Quality. You should expect a role close to production, where quality standards, documentation, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work. The role is based onsite in Nørresundby, Denmark. Ready to help strengthen Production Quality at MyDefence? If you are motivated by production quality, supplier quality, RMA handling, Factory Acceptance Testing, and continuous improvement, then we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible. We review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the recruitment process once the right candidate has been identified. Please note that we use an online recruitment system, and only applications submitted electronically will be considered. Questions? Please feel free to reach out to COO Tomas Schiønning, who will be happy to tell you more about the role. As part of your employment with MyDefence, you will be required to undergo a background check tailored to your role and the level of access granted, both digital and physical. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance. Maintaining eligibility for such background checks and security clearance is a continuous requirement throughout your employment. Share Share Post Email Share MyDefence At MyDefence, we are committed to staying at the forefront of next-generation drone detection and jamming solutions. By combining advanced radio frequency expertise with precision and rapid response capabilities, we deliver tomorrow's C-UAS solutions. Our close collaboration with frontline forces provides invaluable real-time insights into evolving drone threats and tactics, enabling us to innovate with unmatched accuracy. Our solutions are purpose-built to support military operations and protect critical infrastructure, including airports, corporate facilities, and high-security environments. They empower users to detect and neutralize threats effectively while enhancing mobility and operational efficiency. With innovation at the heart of our mission, we continuously adapt to battlefield developments, ensuring our technology remains a step ahead of emerging challenges. At MyDefence, our mission is clear: We Save Lives. Application due 31/7/2026 Start date Start as soon as possible Work hours 37 Position type Fulltime Category Production Workplace Denmark Contact Follow us