Senior Product Compliance Manager

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd; Stans; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Flexible hours

Training & development

Meal discounts

Team events

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft Ltd in Switzerland seeks a Senior Product Compliance Manager to ensure EASA Part 21 compliance across Design and Production Organisations. You will lead audits, develop QMS documentation and act as the regulatory advisor to engineering and leadership.

You bring a degree in engineering with 10+ years in regulated aerospace quality management, strong auditing credentials, and fluent English; German is a plus. This role offers dedicated development and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline; at least 10 years in Quality Management within a regulated aerospace environment.
• Extensive knowledge of EASA regulations, particularly Part 21; proven experience applying regulatory requirements in practice.
• Qualified Auditor with significant experience conducting internal, external, supplier, and regulatory audits in aerospace or aviation organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge senior management, VP and Director-level stakeholders.
• Fluent English (C2); German language skills (B2) are advantageous but not essential.
• Pragmatic, resilient, and solution-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance within the Design Organisation (DO) and Production Organisation (PO) per EASA Part 21.
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on internal, external, and supplier audits (roughly 60% focus on DO compliance).
• Develop, maintain, and improve QMS documentation, procedures, policies, and compliance processes at corporate level.
• Act as internal subject matter expert on aviation regulatory matters; advise Engineering, Production and leadership teams.
• Deliver compliance and quality training programs; promote a strong quality and regulatory culture.
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

EASA regulations

Part 21 compliance

Auditing

Stakeholder management

English (C2)

German advantage

Education

Engineering degree (Aerospace/related)

Job description

Fly with us into the future and become part of the team at one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world.

Senior Product Compliance Manager

Your Tasks

• Ensure regulatory compliance within the Design Organisation (DO) and Production Organisation (PO) in accordance with EASA requirements and Part 21 regulations
• Plan, conduct, and follow up on internal, external, and supplier audits, with a strong focus on Design Organisation compliance activities (approximately 60% of the role)
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, procedures, policies, and compliance processes at corporate level
• Act as the internal subject matter expert and advisor on aviation regulatory matters, providing guidance to Engineering, Production, and senior leadership teams
• Deliver compliance and quality training programs while promoting a strong quality and regulatory culture across the organisation
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance performance

With this you convince us

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline, combined with at least 10 years of experience in Quality Management within a regulated aerospace environment
• Extensive knowledge of EASA regulations, particularly Part 21 (Design & Production Organisations), and proven experience applying regulatory requirements in practice
• Qualified Auditor with significant experience conducting internal, external, supplier, and regulatory audits within aerospace or aviation organisations
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence and credibility to challenge senior management, VP, and Director-level stakeholders when necessary
• Fluent English communication skills (C2); German language skills (B2) are considered an advantage but are not essential
• Pragmatic, resilient, and solution-oriented personality with excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and the ability to operate effectively in complex organisational environments

What we offer

• A committed, international team and unique projects
• Flexible working hours and individual pension solutions
• Support for training and opportunities for personal and professional development
• Discounted meals in our staff restaurant and various discounts for employees
• Team events at which we celebrate our successes together

Become part of the Pilatus family

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YOUR CONTACT

Ramon Bodenmiller
HR Recruiter
[phone]
pilatus-aircraft.com