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The European XFEL will make available X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, life sciences, materials research and others. Located in Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, it will comprise scientific instruments for a wide range of experimental techniques. Construction of the European XFEL is underway, its commissioning is scheduled for 2014. The European XFEL GmbH is a non-profit company with DESY as the main shareholder. We are looking for a

Quality assurance coordinator (f/m)

The position

• establish a quality management system for the European XFEL project
• coordinate quality assurance and quality control activities in all processes of the European XFEL project
• establish templates and procedures to be used in the quality plans and test plans set up for the production of all equipment
• assist work package leaders with the implementation of the same quality level in terms of standards, documentation control, communication, production processes, tests and acceptance procedures, providing solutions for non-conforming equipment, corrective and preventive actions, monitoring and measurement, change management, risk management
• report to the project management on QMS status and performance
• conduct internal and external audits

Requirements

• engineer’s degree with special training in quality management
• several years of proven experience in QA management
• working experience in large projects environment involving high technologies (precision mechanics, special materials, vacuum, cryogenics)

For additional information contact Serge Prat (serge.prat@xfel.eu).

Reference number

E-012

Duration

This appointment is initially limited to 5 years.

Application

Please apply via e-mail: recruitment@xfel.eu.

Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organisations in Germany. Handicapped persons will be given preference to other equally qualified applicants. The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.
English is working language, knowledge in German is considered an asset.

The European XFEL GmbH intends to achieve a widely international staff. Non-German candidates hired from abroad receive an international allowance.

This position is co-financed by the Pre-XFEL project of the 7th Framework Programme of the European Commission.

Deadline for application

30 April 2010