Quality Engineer - Aerospace - Part 21j

Quality Engineer - Engineering Processes (Aerospace)

Contract length: Minimum 6 months

Job Description

• Develop, monitor, and improve quality processes, methods, procedures, and relevant KPIs within the engineering department.
• Coordinate and ensure consistency in the creation and maintenance of engineering processes, procedures, and standards, with a focus on defining engineering standards.
• Define and monitor quality criteria for technical deliverables, design documents, checklists, and related materials.
• Prepare interface documentation for managing engineering service providers (e.g., DOID, DO-DO agreements).
• Plan and conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with the Design Organisation Handbook (DOH) and its Design Management System (including process, product, and supplier audits).
• Support and participate in audits conducted by external authorities (e.g., aviation regulatory bodies).
• Assist in root cause analysis of internal and external quality issues within engineering.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned processes.
• Create and coordinate Supplier Quality Control Plans, including the management of alternatives.
• Support supply chain quality activities, including audits of production suppliers.
• Contribute to key milestones and development gates in aircraft programmes.
• Support risk management activities.
• Plan and deliver training on quality tools, methods, and procedures.
• Assist with technical training within the engineering team.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of quality principles.
• Solid knowledge of quality-related aspects in aerospace engineering, particularly with regard to compliance with EASA Part 21j.
• Preferably holds a degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or quality management (BA Eng/Sc).
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the aerospace industry or a related field.
• Basic understanding of air frame certification requirements, design criteria, materials, methods, and tools.
• Experience in new aircraft development is a plus.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, especially for conducting audits.
• German language skills are advantageous.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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