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About Alta Ares
Alta Ares is a deeptech startup founded in 2024, building real-time AI for defense operations — ISR, C-UAS, and autonomous systems. Our clients are NATO-aligned militaries and defence institutions, with regular deployments during live exercises and operational demonstrations. We raised €2M seed in May 2025, 50M in June 2026, and are expanding fast.
Our product suite includes:
Real-time AI ISR module deployable on drones and tactical platforms
Counter-UAS solution enabling autonomous drone takeover in GNSS-denied environments
Full-stack MLOps platform for training & deploying military-grade AI models
Data fusion and trajectory prediction
Role & Missions
Quality Control & Inspection
Define and implement incoming, in-process, and final inspection procedures
Create quality checklists, acceptance criteria, and control plans for mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies
Perform or supervise inspections and functional tests to validate product conformity
Manage non-conformities and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented
Approve products for shipment based on defined quality standards
Process Development & Continuous Improvement
Establish scalable quality control processes and documentation
Analyze defect trends, failure modes, and production yield to identify root causes
Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions
Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor product and supplier quality
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve reliability
Supplier Quality
Define incoming inspection standards for purchased components and assemblies
Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and improve performance
Track supplier non-conformities and corrective actions
Support qualification and auditing of critical suppliers
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain inspection records, test reports, and traceability documentation
Ensure product quality data is accurately captured and archived
Support implementation of ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent quality standards
Contribute to the development of a robust Quality Management System
Requirements
Candidate Profile
3+ years of experience in manufacturing quality control or quality engineering
Strong knowledge of inspection methods, root cause analysis, and quality tools (8D, 5 Why, FMEA, SPC)
Experience with mechanical assemblies, electronics, and functional testing
Familiarity with ERP, MES, or QMS systems
Understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly, and PCB integration
Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications
Engineering degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics, or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability industries is a strong plus
Role context
This Quality Control Engineer (Manufaturing) H/F role at Alta Ares sits in the engineering track within defense and autonomy. The position is tied to Paris and is posted within the last day, which signals active hiring intent rather than archived demand. Compensation is not disclosed in the source listing, so candidates should verify range details directly with the employer. Combined with the live company and role links on this page, this listing gives candidates a direct path to compare equivalent openings by employer, market, and role focus.
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