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

Isar Aerospace SE; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Participation Program

30 days vacation

Company pension plan

Subsidised lunch

Public transport ticket

Rental clothing with laundry service

Sport Club membership

Individual learning allowance

Childcare allowance

And Much More!

Job summary

Isar Aerospace SE is seeking a Manager Quality Management System & Compliance to build and maintain a robust quality framework for aerospace manufacturing. You will own the QMS, drive audits, CAPA, document control, and compliance programs to support certification and sustainable growth.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate external audits, and continuously improve quality system effectiveness while mentoring staff and aligning with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading quality management systems in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of EN9100, ISO 9001, ECSS and related standards.
• Experience leading internal and external audits.
• Understanding of process governance and compliance management.
• 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 in aerospace or high-reliability industries is advantageous.
• Professional proficiency in English; German is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with EN9100, ISO 9001, ECSS and related standards.
• Lead internal audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate external audits, surveillance audits, and certification activities.
• Govern process documentation, ownership, and compliance monitoring.
• Maintain and improve CAPA processes and verification methods.
• Lead document control and 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 ownership

Regulatory compliance

Audit leadership

Process governance

CAPA management

Document control

Quality training

Management reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

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.
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
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• 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 § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.