Quality & Inventory Control Manager

Role Highlights

🔹Title: Quality & Inventory Control Manager

🔹Department: Global Manufacturing Organisation

🔹Location: Greece 

🔹Reporting to: Head of Global Manufacturing Infrastructure

🔹Type of Contract: Permanent 

🔹Working  model: On-site

🔹Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)

The Mission of the Quality & Inventory Control Manager

The mission of this role is to secure the reliability of ICEYE’s hardware by enforcing clear quality requirements, resolving issues fast, and preventing them from coming back. It also exists to safeguard the flow and integrity of all production stock so that every piece of hardware is inspected, traceable, and delivered with confidence to meet mission commitments.

Who We Are

ICEYE delivers space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations. This includes sovereign and turnkey ISR missions leveraging ICEYE’s world-leading synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology, as well as access to data from the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation. These capabilities enable partners to detect and respond to critical changes anywhere on Earth with unprecedented speed and accuracy – day or night and in any weather, supported by ultra-high-resolution imagery and high-frequency revisits.

As a trusted partner for defense, intelligence, security, and maritime domain awareness, ICEYE’s near real-time data creates a tactical advantage for mission-critical operations. Designed for dual use, the platform also serves civil protection and commercial users for natural-catastrophe intelligence, insurance, maritime monitoring (including oil-spill detection), and finance, contributing to global security and community resilience.

ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, and the US. The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.

Expected Outcomes and Responsibilities of the role:

• Keep track of the customer (internal and external) quality requirements and make sure that those requirements are fulfilled
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, AIT, and supply chain teams to maintain quality across the entire product lifecycle
• Perform supplier audits, monitor their performances, and assess the supplier risks by working closely with the supply chain teams 
• Ensure that the activities defined in the product assurance plan are established,  and maintained as defined
• Act as the main point of contact for product assurance issues and resolution efforts in the scope of mission contracts
• Keep track of the nonconformances, contribute to the resolution process and lead the efforts to prevent recurrence
• Lead the root cause analysis, implement corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances 
• By showing a proactive approach, define the risks related to the design, build and delivery processes, keep track of the mitigation plans, and lead the efforts of minimizing the risk ratings
• Monitor the programs, milestones and quality metrics, and provide necessary quality reports
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing and testing processes to enhance product reliability and reduce defects
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, instilling a culture of quality and operational excellence across the organization

• Oversee incoming inspection of all production hardware.
• Own secure storage management and access control.
• Ensure accurate and traceable hardware distribution
• Support verification-on-arrival processes when required.
• Drive continuous improvement in stock workflows, ensuring alignment with production ramp-up.
• Report regularly on stock status, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.

Requirements

Role-specific Competences 

• At least 3 years of proven experience in a similar/related position
• Relevant qualifications, e.g. college degree/diploma in electronics, electrical, quality assurance, or manufacturing
• Proven experience in applications of quality standards (AS9100, ECSS, etc.)
• Strong commitment to quality-oriented operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Effective communication and leadership skills to drive quality initiatives and foster collaboration across teams

• Experience in aerospace, defence or high-tech manufacturing industry is a great plus
• Familiarity with aerospace materials, systems, and manufacturing processes is a great plus
• Experience with aerospace-specific tools (e.g., DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP)
• Hands-on experience with supplier quality management and conducting supplier audits
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Netsuite, SAP, MS Dynamics, or similar).
• Experience in stock, supply chain, logistics, or production management roles.
• Knowledge of inventory control systems and processes.
• Familiarity with inspection processes for high-value hardware.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong English language skills

Key Competences

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

• Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
• Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
• Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
• Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

Application Process

• Talent Attraction Interview 
• Hiring Manager Interview 
• Task Stage 
• Task-based interview 
• Final Leadership  Interview

Benefits

What We Offer at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.

As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.

What’s In It for You?

• A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
• Health insurance
• Creative, inspiring and collaborative office

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At ICEYE, we believe that diversity isn't just a buzzword – it's our greatest asset. 

We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but celebrated. We know that diverse perspectives breed innovation and creativity, which is why we actively seek out individuals from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences. 

Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. Join us and be part of a team where differences are not only embraced but cherished, because together, we're stronger. 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who may need workplace adjustments. If you require any specific accommodations or assistance during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.