Quality Assurance Engineer (m/f/d)

HANGAR 901 Aircraft Maintenance GmbH; Lautzenhausen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hangar 901 is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance/Audit professional to join our European MRO. You will plan, prepare and coordinate independent audits across customers, authorities and suppliers, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and our QMS.

The role requires 3+ years of aviation quality experience, knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, FAA and TCCA regulations, and strong analytical skills. You will contribute to continuous improvement and maintain documentation, licensing and IT systems

Qualifications

• University degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering, or equivalent; or relevant professional experience in a quality-related aviation environment.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, FAA and TCCA regulations.
• Auditing experience is an advantage.
• Good understanding of aviation maintenance processes and quality management systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and German.
• MS Office and general IT skills.
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented working approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and coordinate audits with customers, authorities, internal, vendor and subcontractor audits.
• Monitor, track and follow up audit findings and related corrective actions.
• Manage occurrence reporting processes and support occurrence investigations.
• Conduct risk assessments and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and improve quality, compliance and management system documentation, including MOE procedures and supplements.
• Manage licensing and authorization documentation.
• Support the administration and development of quality-related IT systems and training platforms.
• Conduct quality-related trainings in cooperation with operational departments.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

German proficiency

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Aeronautical Engineering

Relevant aviation quality experience

Tools

MS Office

Quality management systems

Job description

This is us

The aviation industry fascinates millions of people around the world. Very few, however, have the opportunity to contribute directly to the safety, compliance and continuous improvement of aircraft maintenance organizations.

At HANGAR 901, you become part of this unique environment. As one of Europe's largest independent aircraft maintenance providers, more than 450 aviation professionals support airlines from all over the world every day. From narrow-body fleets to wide-body aircraft, our teams work on some of the most advanced aircraft types in commercial aviation.

If you are looking for a position where your expertise in quality assurance, compliance and aviation regulations contributes directly to safety and operational excellence, HANGAR 901 offers an environment that combines international aviation, modern aircraft technology and long-term career opportunities.

What we offer

• Permanent employment in one of Europe's largest independent MRO organizations
• Flexible working hours
• Time-off compensation for overtime credits
• Employee referral programme
• Special travel and vacation benefits for aviation employees
• Pension allowance
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• International working environment with colleagues from many different countries
• The opportunity to contribute directly to the continuous improvement of our Quality and Safety Management System
• Long-term development opportunities within Quality, Compliance and Safety Management

What you offer

• University degree (Bachelor's/Master's) in Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering or a comparable qualification; alternatively relevant professional experience in a quality-related aviation environment
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Good knowledge of EASA, UK CAA, FAA and TCCA regulations
• Auditing experience is an advantage
• Good understanding of aviation maintenance processes and quality management systems
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good command of written and spoken German
• Good MS Office and general IT skills
• Structured, proactive and solution-oriented working approach

These are your tasks

• Plan, prepare and coordinate customer, authority, internal, vendor and subcontractor audits
• Monitor, track and follow up audit findings and related corrective actions
• Manage occurrence reporting processes and support occurrence investigations
• Conduct risk assessments and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and improve quality, compliance and management system documentation, including MOE procedures and supplements
• Manage licensing and authorization documentation
• Support the administration and development of quality-related IT systems and training platforms
• Conduct quality-related trainings in cooperation with operational departments

Mandatory application documents

To allow a timely assessment of your application, the following documents must be submitted as a minimum:

• Complete CV including nationality
• Educational certificates and diplomas
• Employment references covering the last 3 years (if available)
• Relevant training certificates
• Quality and/or Auditor qualifications (if available)

Applications with complete documentation can generally be processed significantly faster.

Information for international applicants

Applicants from all nationalities are welcome.

For a smooth and efficient onboarding process:

• EU citizens generally benefit from a simplified hiring process.
• Non-EU applicants should ideally already possess a valid German work permit and, where applicable, the required professional recognition.
• Non-EU applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with German immigration and employment requirements before applying:

https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/

Your contact persons for questions

Dennis Irmiter | Head of Human Resources
06543 507578 | [e-mail]

Corinna Grünewald | Deputy Head of Human Resources
06543 507506 | [e-mail]