Manager Quality Management System & Compliance (m/f/d)

Isar Aerospace SE

Parsdorf

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Share in company success

30 days vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Mobility budget

Rental clothing

Sport club membership

Learning allowance

Childcare allowance

And more perks

Job summary

Isar Aerospace SE in Germany is seeking a Manager of Quality Management System & Compliance to establish, maintain, and continuously improve the company quality framework across the organization.

You will own the QMS, lead internal and external audits, manage CAPA and document control, and coordinate certification activities to ensure compliance with EN9100, ISO 9001, ECSS and related standards while enabling efficient operations.

Qualifications

Experience managing quality management systems within regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of EN9100, ISO 9001, and related standards.
Experience leading internal and external audits.
Understanding of process governance and compliance management practices.
Experience managing CAPA systems and document control processes.
Knowledge of certification and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to drive systemic improvements across organizations.
Experience within aerospace or high-reliability industries is advantageous.
Professional proficiency in English; German is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the qualified Management System (QMS).
Ensure compliance with EN9100, ISO 9001, ECSS, and other applicable standards and requirements.
Lead internal audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities.
Coordinate external audits, surveillance audits, and certification activities.
Govern process documentation, process ownership, and process compliance monitoring.
Maintain and improve CAPA processes and effectiveness verification methods.
Lead document control and controlled information management activities.
Develop and maintain quality training and competency frameworks.
Support management reviews and quality performance reporting.
Drive continuous improvement of quality system effectiveness.
Coordinate compliance assessments and gap closure activities.
Partner with functional leaders to embed compliance into daily operations.

Skills

QMS experience

Regulated manufacturing

EN9100/ISO9001

Audit leadership

CAPA management

Document control

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Aerospace knowledge

English proficiency

Job description

Mission Brief

The Manager Quality Management System & Compliance is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the company quality management framework. This role ensures compliance with applicable standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations while enabling efficient business operations.

Mission Brief

The position owns the quality management system, audit programs, process governance, CAPA systems, document control, and quality training framework to support sustainable growth and certification compliance.

Your Role in Our Space Mission:

Own and maintain the company Quality Management System (QMS).
Ensure compliance with EN9100, ISO 9001, ECSS, and other applicable standards and requirements.
Lead internal audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities.
Coordinate external audits, surveillance audits, and certification activities.
Govern process documentation, process ownership, and process compliance monitoring.
Maintain and improve CAPA processes and effectiveness verification methods.
Lead document control and controlled information management activities.
Develop and maintain quality training and competency frameworks.
Support management reviews and quality performance reporting.
Drive continuous improvement of quality system effectiveness.
Coordinate compliance assessments and gap closure activities.
Partner with functional leaders to embed compliance into daily operations.

Qualification Checklist

Experience managing quality management systems within regulated manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of EN9100, ISO 9001, and related standards.
Experience leading internal and external audits.
Understanding of process governance and compliance management practices.
Experience managing CAPA systems and document control processes.
Knowledge of certification and regulatory compliance requirements.
Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to drive systemic improvements across organizations.
Experience within aerospace or high-reliability industries is advantageous.
Professional proficiency in English; German is beneficial.

Aim high, deliver relentlessly, act with integrity, and keep the mission first.

Benefits

Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
Flexible mobility budget: Travel your way with a choice between a fully financed Deutschlandticket, JobRad bicycle leasing, FINN JobAuto, or a fuel allowance
Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.

Who We Are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under