Quality Engineer (m/f/d)

As a Quality Engineer (m/f/d), you ensure that our gyrocopters, components, and processes meet the highest quality, safety, and compliance standards. You won't just work at a desk; you'll be close to the product, analyzing root causes, finding solutions, and driving improvements in production, with suppliers, and in our internal processes. We are looking for an experienced, technically strong individual who actively shapes quality.

Become part of our dynamic team and actively contribute to the success of our company. You can expect attractive conditions and daily free lunch.

Responsibilities

• Further development and support of the quality management system according to BCAR A8-21 / CAAC and relevant aviation and industry standards
• Preparation, execution, and follow-up of internal and external audits
• Ensuring product conformity across all production stages
• Creation and control of quality and compliance documentation
• Supplier evaluation, release, and handling of deviations
• Analysis of defects and processes, and initiation of effective CAPA measures
• Quality assurance in day-to-day operations, including shop floor presence
• Management of measuring equipment, calibration, and technical inspections
• Derivation of measures from field data, incidents, and in-service experience
• Training of employees and promotion of a strong quality culture

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in quality management in an industrial environment (preferably automotive, mechanical engineering, aviation)
• Sound knowledge of audits, quality methods, and problem-solving techniques (including RCA, 8D, CAPA, FMEA)
• Experience with technical products, problem scenarios, and shop floor environments
• Knowledge of documentation, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Very good German and English skills; Chinese desirable
• Strong hands-on mentality, solution-oriented approach to work
• Willingness to analyze and solve technical problems on-site

Benefits

• Dynamic work environment at the global market leader for gyrocopters
• Comprehensive onboarding and continuous training opportunities
• Supportive and international team culture
• Flexible working hours (flextime) for a balanced work-life balance
• Company fitness program through Hansefit
• Employer contributions to company pension plans
• Employee discounts through our Corporate Benefits platform
• Regular company events that strengthen team spirit
• Free lunch at our main site
• Allowances for overtime hours and time off for special occasions
• Unique aviation experiences – including a gyrocopter scenic flight

Are you ready for an exciting career in aviation? Then become part of AutoGyro GmbH.

We are the world market leader in the development, production, and distribution of gyrocopters and work with partners in over 40 countries. Our headquarters and production facility are located at Hildesheim Airport. With state-of-the-art technologies, a high degree of vertical integration, and a clear vision for sustainable aviation, we are actively shaping the future.

Since our founding in 1999, we have grown continuously and now employ an international team of nearly 100 qualified specialists and engineers. With a global sales network, we consistently pursue our goal: to make the fascination of flying, maximum safety, and the versatile applications of gyros accessible worldwide.