Manufacturing Quality Lead in London

Help Build Europe's Hypersonic Capability

Hypersonica , we’re redefining what’s possible in European defence technology.

We exist to deliver speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard.

We are a small, elite team working on problems that matter, and solving them fast.

By joining

Hypersonica , you’re not stepping into a predefined role.

You’re joining a talent dense environment where every individual shapes the direction of the company.

Our philosophy is to hire a small number of exceptional people with broad, deep technical capability, strong judgement, and the ability to operate autonomously.

We hire for talent, not rigid boxes.

This role represents a business need, but the way it evolves will be shaped by the individual.

If you’ve achieved what others said was impossible, or you bring a unique combination of skills that doesn’t fit a traditional mould, we want to hear from you.

The work you do here directly contributes to Europe’s technological independence.

What you'll do

• Build the foundation for Hypersonica’s Quality Organization and Process. Defining and developing standards and tools for implementation.
• Develop and own the quality management system, enabling rapid iteration and progress while securing highest quality standards and customer satisfaction.
• Own x FMEA processes in product design and industrialization and drive execution across all relevant engineering functions.
• Own control plans and ensure practical integration with the manufacturing- and production engineering teams.
• Define quality labs based on production requirements and lead quality operations.
• Support product development taking a “Design for Quality” perspective, ensuring an embedded quality consideration from early phases.
• Define traceability requirements throughout the supply- and production valuechain and work with internal and external stakeholders to implement traceability measures.
• Contribute to buy-off and testing requirements for equipment during FAT / SAT from a quality perspective.
• Ensure clear documentation, including document control, according to applicable standards and best practices from the industry.
• Act as a technically credible problem‑solver in ambiguous environments, closing decisions and keeping programs moving at pace.

Who you are

• A senior Quality Engineer / Manager with extensive firsthand expertise and experience in automated, complex manufacturing with highest quality standards
• Experienced working on complex, integrated manufacturing systems.

Ideally in aerospace, defence, or other high‑performance, cross functional environments under intense time pressure.

• Able to work in green field, shaping policy and standards from ground off.
• A strong leader, motivating team, creating a joint mission and understanding and creating commitment by demonstrating purpose.
• Dealing well with ambiguity and uncertainty, willing to anticipate, test and reconsider if necessary.
• Actively utilizing your strong Quality methodology and tool set; Quality industry expertise and understanding.

Covering various levels of integration from a product development-, manufacturing and supply chain perspective.

• Pragmatic and delivery‑focused, able to make sound engineering trade‑offs without over‑engineering
• Comfortable collaborating across disciplines and acting as a technical integrator, not just a specialist.
• Hands‑on by instinct, willing to support build, integration, and test when needed.
• Calm and effective in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments where priorities evolve.
• Motivated by building real, high‑consequence hardware where mechanical and system correctness truly matter.

What we offer

• A mission driven environment with the opportunity to work on one of Europe’s most consequential defence challenges, with direct impact on sovereign capability and security.
• Daily collaboration with top experts across engineering, operations, and defence, with real opportunity to learn from the best, contribute, and grow.
• High ownership and autonomy; no time tracking, no micromanagement, just clear objectives and accountability for outcomes.
• A fast paced environment where good ideas are implemented quickly, and feedback from test and flight drives real decisions.
• A culture that values clarity, integrity, and excellence, and supports people who take initiative and push boundaries responsibly.
• Competitive compensation and real share options aligned to responsibility and impact, not tenure or hierarchy.

At Hypersonica, every hire raises the bar.

We are deliberately small, intensely capable, and deeply mission-driven.

If this role feels like a strong fit, or if you believe you bring something exceptional that goes beyond the description, we encourage you to apply.

Hypersonica is an equal-opportunity employer and assesses candidates solely on merit, capability, and potential.

You can apply directly to this role or reach out to Nathan Sweeney, Head of Talent.

We review every application and aim to respond to all candidates within two weeks, whether the answer is yes or no.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.

Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

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