Join our hightech-team!
We are seeking a Quality Manager with solid experience in quality management systems within highly regulated industries such as aviation and defence. You will be responsible for creating and leading our company´s quality management system of our subsidiary in Spain and support our Quality Team in Germany, ensuring compliance with international standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. A strong understanding of and experience with ISO 9001, EN 9100 and EMAR 145/PART 145 regulations will be essential.
Your Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and maintain quality management systems in compliance with standards such ISO 9001, EN 9100 and EMAR 145/PART 145
- Ensure compliance with specific regulations applicable to the aviation and defence sectors.
- Manage internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
- Oversee the resolution of non-conformities and coordinate action plans to prevent recurrence
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet the required quality standards
- Participate in the evaluation, selection and development of strategic suppliers to guarantee quality and continuity of supply
- Act as key contact point for customers on all quality-related matters, ensuring their satisfaction and adherence to their specific requirements
- Collaborate and team-up with production, engineering, procurement teams and any other stakeholder to implement robust quality processes and ensure they follow and apply them
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Your Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in quality management within the aviation and defence sector
- Advanced knowledge of international standards and regulations (ISO 9001, EN 9100 and EMAR 145/PART 145). IATF 16949 would be a plus
- Proven experience managing internal and external audits
- Demonstrable experience in managing supplier and customer relationships, including audits and negotiations.
- Willingness to travel to our headquarters in Germany, as well as to the sites of our suppliers and customers
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence and manage multidisciplinary teams
- Native Spanish and advance level of English (written and spoken). German will be also highly valued
- Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies
- Academic background in Engineering, Sciences or related fields. (Quality certification would be a plus)
- The selected candidate will report to the Director of Kappa optronics S.L. and the Head of Quality of Kappa optronics GmbH and must reside a maximum of commuting distance of 35 minutes from Madrid-Barajas Airport area
What we offer:
- Specialist tasks that are as diverse and varied as our technology
- Career prospects for employees who want to play an active role in shaping the company
- Short decision-making processes
- A highly motivated team
- Job-related further training
- Employee offers (e.g. English courses, corporate benefits)
- Kindergarden childcare allowance (up to EUR300.00 per month per child)
- Flexible working time models & home office
- 25 days annual leave
- Medical insurance
