Internal Auditor (fm)

Airbus; Marignane; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace firm in Marignane is looking for an Internal Auditor to ensure adherence to aviation authority requirements and improve internal controls. This role involves planning and executing audits, assessing compliance with aerospace regulations, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in aerospace design organizations and auditing, as well as expertise in aviation regulations. Joining this team offers a unique professional experience while contributing to airworthiness and safety compliance.

Prestations

Comprehensive health coverage

Professional development opportunities

Transport facilities such as company shuttles

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aerospace design organization with exposure to certification activities.
• Minimum 5 years of auditing experience.
• Experience auditing EASA compliance and quality management systems.

Responsabilités

• Plan and perform risk-based internal audits across Airbus Helicopters design functions.
• Conduct audits in accordance with EASA Part 21 FRA standards.
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls related to design lifecycle.

Connaissances

Experience in aerospace design organization

Auditing experience in safety-critical industries

Compliance with EASA regulations

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to engage with technical stakeholders

Formation

Strong understanding of aeronautical design lifecycle

Solid knowledge of aviation regulations

Outils

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Description du poste

Job Description:

Take off with Airbus Helicopters! Airbus Helicopters is looking for an Internal Auditor (m/f) to join the Quality Department based in Marignane, France.

Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters.

The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high‑tech inclusive and environmentally friendly working environment.

You will live a unique professional experience at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters.

To learn more about our site and our activities: Airbus Helicopters - Marignane.

Your future missions:

The Airbus Helicopters DOA internal auditor is responsible for providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance, internal controls and compliance within the Airbus Helicopters design environment. The role focuses on auditing design assurance systems, regulatory compliance, quality management system and project governance to ensure adherence to aviation authority requirements and organisational standards. You will play a critical role in supporting airworthiness safety and regulatory compliance while identifying risks and driving continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Plan and perform risk‑based internal audits across Airbus Helicopters design functions including engineering, design assurance, certification and project management.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls related to the design lifecycle from concept and requirements definition through certification and continued airworthiness.
• Conduct audits in accordance with EASA Part 21 FRA standards and applicable aviation regulations.

Airbus Helicopters Design & Regulatory Audits

• Assess compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements (e.g. EASA Part 21J DOA requirements).
• Audit the Design Assurance System to ensure effective control over design activities, approvals and independent verification.
• Review compliance with EN 9100 internal procedures and design organisation manuals.

Quality Safety & Risk Management

• Evaluate controls related to safety, airworthiness, and configuration management.
• Assess design change management, deviation handling and non‑conformance processes.
• Identify risks that could impact certification, safety, cost or delivery schedules.

Governance & Control Assessment

• Review governance structures, roles and responsibilities, and decision‑making authorities within the design organization.
• Assess the effectiveness of approval processes, technical authority and segregation of duties.
• Evaluate management oversight and regulatory readiness, certification audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor changes in aviation regulations and industry best practices and assess their impact on the organization.
• Liaise with engineering, quality, safety, certification and compliance teams.
• Support regulatory authority audits and customer audits as required.

Your profile

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience within an aerospace design organisation with exposure to design assurance and certification activities.
• Minimum 5 years of auditing experience in aerospace or other safety‑critical industries.
• Demonstrated experience auditing EASA compliance Design Assurance Systems and quality management systems.

Education & Certifications

• Strong understanding of aeronautical design lifecycle and certification processes.
• Solid knowledge of aviation regulations and quality standards (EASA Part 21 FRA, EN 9100).
• Excellence in analytical, investigative and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with high‑technical stakeholders.
• High integrity, independence and sound professional judgement.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in DOA approved organizations.
• Familiarity with configuration management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and design data‑control tools.
• Experience supporting regulatory or customer audits in an aerospace environment.

Languages: English, French, German.

3 Reasons to join us

Values: Six essential values form the core of our company. Defined for employees by employees, our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique mix of qualities found in each member of our global family.

Inclusion and diversity: We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment where everyone's diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce is the engine of innovation at Airbus. It makes us unique and contributes to better problem‑solving.

Compensation and benefits: At Airbus we build the future together and your success is our priority.

Expect a global competitive and transparent compensation package (including salaries, bonuses, profit‑sharing, participation and preferred share ownership plan) designed to reward the impact and performance you bring both individually and collectively.

We invest in your complete well‑being: professional development (training, mentoring, international mobility), health coverage, retirement and a commitment to a supported work‑life balance (parental support, flexibility).

And for your daily life benefits that make a difference:

• A dynamic CSE (Social and Economic Committee) offering many advantages (company restaurant, children’s leisure center, associations and sports complex, travel allowances, etc.).
• Transport facilities: Take advantage of our company shuttles or the reimbursement of your annual transport pass.

Our recruitment process

• Apply online.
• Analysis of your application by the recruitment department.
• Our positions require a security clearance – complete the questionnaire that will be sent to you.
• Conduct recruitment interviews: HR interview and technical interview with your future manager.
• Receive the job offer!

Ready to take off? Give a new dimension to your career by applying online now!

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment type: Permanent

Class: H15 (France)

Experience level: Professional

Job family: Audit

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