Project Quality Manager (m/w/d)
Core
Ensure quality and compliance for complex defense and security systems across the entire product lifecycle, acting as the central interface between customers, authorities, program teams, and industrial partners.
Role type
Senior IC Project Quality Manager (Defense/Aerospace)
Builds
Defense and security systems (satellite technology, military aviation, cyber-security, AI, combat cloud)
Domain
Defense & Aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Quality management systems (ISO 9001, EN 9100, AQAP), audit planning and execution, process evaluation, risk management, root cause analysis, continuous improvement methods (APQP, CMMI, V-Model), stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, documentation management
Preferred skills
Defense or aerospace industry experience, AQAP-2000 series knowledge, military procurement and certification processes, software quality and systems engineering
Technologies
ISO 9001, EN 9100, AQAP, CMMI, V-Model, APQP
Responsibilities
Represent quality interests to national and international customers and authorities; accompany programs from offer phase to end-of-life; evaluate process effectiveness and drive quality/cost measures; analyze quality/reliability data; lead root cause analyses and corrective actions; support product changes and design modifications; plan and implement quality management plans; promote modern quality methods; manage anomalies and special approvals; ensure documentation availability; support program reviews and risk mitigation; monitor product conformity; participate in audits and certifications; analyze customer complaints and operational events; foster a quality-oriented culture.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
