Quality Manager – with responsibility for HSE & Site Operations

About us

As a key member of the global Safran Group, Safran Helicopter Engines Germany stands as a center of excellence for helicopter engine innovation, serving Central, Northern and Eastern Europe as well as Central Asia. Our employees of 78 highly skilled professionals from over 15 nations combine advanced technological expertise with deep industry experience to deliver reliable and high-performance engine solutions. These engines power critical missions across a wide range of applications, including emergency services and defense operations.

Our new HanSafran facility in Norderstedt, covering 6,000 m², shows our strong commitment to sustainability and climate-neutral operations. Safran Helicopter Engines Germany continues to focus on innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, aiming to be a leader in the aerospace industry. Our mission: To keep our customers flying!

For our Quality, HSE, Facility and Security Teams in Norderstedt, we are looking for you as

Quality Manager – with responsibility for HSE & Site Operations

unlimited – full time – 40 hour-contract

Are you passionate about quality, safety and operational excellence in a highly regulated aviation environment? Join our Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) organization supporting both civil and military engine services and take on a key leadership role at our Norderstedt site.

As Quality Manager and a member of the Executive Team, you will lead the Quality function and oversee the HSE, Facility Management and Security teams through a dedicated manager. Working closely with the Managing Director in Germany and the central Quality organization in France, you will drive compliance and operational excellence across the site.

Your Responsibilities

Quality Leadership

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and approvals.
• Act as the primary interface with civil and military aviation authorities, customers and certification bodies.
• Plan, lead and support internal, customer, supplier and regulatory audits.
• Manage SMS events, non-conformities, root cause analyses and corrective action plans.
• Monitor and report quality performance metrics.
• Lead site risk management and anti-corruption activities, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements and ethical business standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and company HSE requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and risk-based approach throughout the organization.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action management.
• Monitor HSE performance and drive improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and environmental protection activities.

Facility & Management

• Oversee facility, security and compliance activities, ensuring safe, efficient and secure site operations.
• Lead facility development, investment and improvement projects.
• Drive facility optimization and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Manage security risk assessments and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure compliance with customer, military and corporate security requirements.
• Promote security awareness and best practices across the organization.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach and develop your teams.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative and engaged team culture.

Job Requirements

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace quality management or another highly regulated aviation environment.
• Proven experience within an EASA Part-145 organization is required.
• Knowledge of military aviation requirements is highly desirable.
• Experience with EASA Part 21 regulations and processes is considered an advantage.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an asset.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong leadership and people development capabilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset with process optimization embedded in your professional DNA.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Results-oriented approach with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, compliance and operational excellence.
• Ability to influence, engage and drive change across a matrix organization.

What We Offer You

• A key leadership position with significant impact on the performance and development of our German MRO site.
• An international aviation environment combining civil and military activities.
• 33 vacation days, flexible working hours and modern work tools to help you perform at your best.
• 30 training hours per year for your continuous development.
• Intensive onboarding with internal networking events:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive social benefits, such as
• Supplementary health insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Transportation allowance or full cover of your German ticket
• Net income booster benefits
• Participation in our share savings plan and corporate benefits
• Free of charge health check-ups, adjustable tables and participation in sports events.
• Company subsidized leasing of bicycles.
• An annual budget for individual specialist literature.

and much more.

However, above all, we like to celebrate our successes! Whether a new contract signature, award winnings, summer festivals, Christmas parties or kick-off activities, employee events are part of our corporate culture!

Are you ready to take your career to new heights?

Please apply online and inform us about your earliest possible start date and your salary requirements.

We look forward to receiving your application! In case of any question, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Business Partner, Steven.

SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH

Spelterstraße 1

22848 Norderstedt

Steven Butt (HR Business Partner)

M: +49 (0)162 3252475 • T: +49 (0)4 • E-Mail: