Job Description
Our client based in Germany is looking for a Head of Quality Management to join them on a permanent basis. This is a key role that will require the individual to hold Form 4.
You will need to understand the certification process of new aircraft and be able to pass the Form 4 interview with the LBA.
Your Tasks:
- Disciplinary and technical management of the "Quality Management" department
- Maintaining the Company's recognitions as an Approved Developer
- Supporting activities to obtain approval as a manufacturing organization
- Setup and management of the entire QMS, including approval from authorities
- Strategic presentation of the audit program, the Q projects, KPIs and improvement programs in line with the company goals and within the framework of organizational change management
- Supplier management, audit and improvement programs
- Training and post-/qualification of employees regarding internal processes, EU and national regulations
- Strategic planning and control of changes to aircraft types for certification
- Maintaining our DOA by overseeing the internal and external audit process
- Monitoring operational quality performance based on standard metrics to identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement projects (e.g. non-compliance cost reduction)
- Support for obtaining approval as a manufacturing company
- Cooperation with the parent company
- University degree in engineering, materials technology, management or a related field combined with relevant experience in quality management, assurance and control
- At least 5 years of experience in the aerospace industry in quality management
- Expertise DOA and experience in conducting audits to these standards (lead auditor certification would be an advantage)
- Very good formal and informal leadership skills
- Extensive quality management experience with a strong focus on measurable continuous improvement
- Knowledge of cause-and-effect analysis and problem-solving methods (5-Why analysis, 8D reports, fishbone/Ishikawa diagrams), decision-making methods (Pareto analysis) and risk analysis (FMEA, 5×5)
- Proven track record of leading and developing a quality function in an international environment.
Benefits Package:
- Excellent Salary
- 28 Days Holiday + Public Holidays
- Flexi working
- Grants Cantee
Role Requirements:
- Fluent German
- Experience in EASA Part 21J & G
- Certification for Production Experience
- Prototype Development understanding
- Fixed wing experience
Application Process:
- AeroProfessional interview
- Client Teams
- Second interview on Teams or face to face