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.

• Excellent Salary
• 28 Days Holiday + Public Holidays
• Flexi working
• Grants Cantee

• Fluent German
• Experience in EASA Part 21J & G
• Certification for Production Experience
• Prototype Development understanding
• Fixed wing experience

• AeroProfessional interview
• Client Teams
• Second interview on Teams or face to face