Senior Product Compliance Manager

Pilatus Aircraft; Stans; On-site; CHF 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Staff restaurant discounts

Team events

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft in Stans, Switzerland, seeks a senior quality and regulatory expert to ensure compliance across the Design and Production Organisations under EASA Part 21. You will lead audits, drive QMS improvements, and mentor teams to strengthen regulatory culture.

The role requires extensive aerospace QA experience, strong stakeholder skills, and fluent English; German is a plus. A dynamic, international team and ongoing training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Quality Management experience in a regulated aerospace environment.
• Extensive knowledge of EASA regulations, especially Part 21 (DO/PO).
• Auditor with experience in internal, external, supplier, and regulatory audits.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to challenge senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and follow up on audits across design and production organisations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve QMS documentation and compliance processes.
• Deliver training programs on regulatory and quality topics.
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.

Skills

Regulatory audits

Quality management

Stakeholder management

EASA Part 21

Auditor qualifications

English fluency

German language (adv.)

Education

Engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering

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.

• 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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