Internal System Monitoring

As part of Leonardo, Kopter currently develops the AW09, a next generation single-engine helicopter that offers the largest cabin and cargo hold in its category, increased modularity and modern electronic systems. The AW09 delivers latest safety standards as well as more performance and comfort at low operating costs.
Kopter is set to become Leonardo’s Centre of Excellence for new light helicopters and an incubator of new technologies, contributing to the development of hybrid and electrical propulsion systems. Kopter’s 320 talented team members are primarily based in Switzerland, near Zurich and in Mollis (Canton of Glarus).

**Responsibilities**:
The objective of the Internal System Monitoring Manager is to coordinate the internal auditing activity of Kopter, supporting the Certification Quality Managers (CIMF, PO QM and EN9100 QM) in performing their independent system monitoring activity and granting the proper level of synergy with LHD System Monitoring.
As PO QM the role embodies also the Kopter Quality Assurance Function for the Kopter Production Organization (POA).

Main Responsibilities & Tasks

**As Internal System Monitoring Manager**:

- Plan and control the Kopter internal audit program, collecting the audit requirements of the relevant parties
- Functionally manage the pool of auditors, ensuring its adequacy and effectiveness
- Execute audits to verify the degree of conformity of Kopter to the different certification systems and support Authorities and Certification Bodies in their audit plans
- Manage the detected Non Conformity till their resolution
- Harmonize tools with LHD and ensure robust planning, proactive progress monitoring and relevant reporting of System Monitoring key objectives

**As PO QM**:

- Set up and maintain the Production Organisation Exposition (POE) and their associated procedures, forms and instructions
- Create and executes the POA yearly audit plan
- Act as focal point for POA external audits by authorities, accrediting bodies or customers
- Coordinate the reporting and monitor the timely resolution of POA audit findings

Your qualifications & experience
- Engineering Degree/Diploma or technical apprenticeship in Aerospace engineering
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a helicopter operations/production environment
- Minimum 4 years’ experience as member of the Quality Team in a “mid-size” organization in the aviation industry
- Good knowledge of the EASA regulatory system, specially of Part 21
- Good knowledge of leading and executing audits and assessments
- Experience in interfacing with aviation entities
- English minimum C1

**Offer**:
We are offering an exciting job opportunity in an entrepreneurial environment with room to grow in every dimension.
Your next step
- Cover letter
- CV
- Diplomas
- Employment references

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