Aerospace Compliance Lead — EASA Part 21 & Audits

avec compétence GmbH; Oberdorf (NW); On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avec compétence GmbH in Nidwalden, Switzerland, seeks a seasoned Regulatory Compliance Lead for aerospace design and production to drive audits, EASA Part 21 compliance and QMS improvements in a highly regulated setting.

You will plan and conduct internal, external, and supplier audits; lead investigations; develop documentation; and serve as the regulatory expert to engineering and leadership; fluency in English is essential, German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in Quality Management in regulated aerospace.
• Extensive knowledge of EASA regulations, particularly Part 21.
• Qualified Auditor with experience in internal, external, supplier and regulatory audits
• Strong stakeholder management skills across senior management levels
• Fluent English (C2); German (B2) an advantage but not essential

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance within Design and Production Organisations per EASA Part 21
• Plan, conduct and follow up internal, external and supplier audits
• Develop and improve Quality Management System documentation and processes
• Act as internal expert on aviation regulatory matters for engineering and leadership
• Deliver compliance and quality training programs
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses and corrective actions

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

QMS development

Stakeholder management

EASA Part 21

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering degree

Job description

Avec compétence GmbH in Nidwalden, Switzerland, seeks a seasoned Regulatory Compliance Lead for aerospace design and production to drive audits, EASA Part 21 compliance and QMS improvements in a highly regulated setting.

You will plan and conduct internal, external, and supplier audits; lead investigations; develop documentation; and serve as the regulatory expert to engineering and leadership; fluency in English is essential, German is a plus.