Quality Manager Aerospace (m/f/d)

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ZEISS Microoptics is a unit of the Photonics & Optics strategic business unit specializing in the development, optimization, mastering, replication and integration of optical applications based on micro-optical and holographic optical elements.

In the newly established Aerospace business unit, we develop high-quality and high-performance optical systems for aviation. With holographic technologies, compact next-generation head-up displays are industrialized in cockpits and transparent displays for cabin interiors. Your role To ensure regulatory conformities and high product qualities for the aviation environment, we are looking for an experienced quality manager (m/w/x) with sound expertise in quality standards such as AS 9100, EASA regulations and RTCA DO-160 standards. Your duties include: Leading installation of product development processes according to applicable quality management standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100) taking into account aviation and safety requirements, e.g. according to EASA, DO-160 and other standards of aviation in close cooperation with the entire Aerospace Team and the Quality Management System Officer of the Microoptics

Coordination in certification and customer audits

Support for environmental, service life, reliability and stress tests according to air navigation-specific standards and customer specifications

Close cooperation with purchasing and engineering to ensure supplier compliance and support in supplier selection, assessment, development and audits, as well as escalation management and improvement programs

Supporting the data interface in the Environment, Health and Safety Managementtool (EHSM) for the care of suppliers with regard to REACH and RoHs

Construction and implementation of complaint and complaint management (customer complaints incl. Cause analysis and 8D methodology

Accompanying the development and implementation of correction and improvement measures

Planning and implementation of Lessons-Learned and Read-Across processes, as well as control of warranty processes incl. NTF (No Trouble Found)

Become part of a growing interdisciplinary team and introduce your expert knowledge to realize new products for aviation and create added value for our customers.

A successfully completed technical study or a comparable qualification

Multiannual relevant professional experience in quality management, preferably in the aviation industry

Very good knowledge and practical experience regarding AS 9100, EASA regulations and regulations

Trusts with OEM requirements to e.g. common players in the aviation industry

Very good experience with audits and government communication

Extremely structured, risk-oriented and enforceable working methods with a high proportion of self-management as well as high readiness and ability to transfer knowledge

Excellent communication skills in German and English for stakeholder management