Head of Production Wingcopter Inc. (m/f/d)

• Be a responsible and representative for the production site of Wingcopter Inc.

• Execute and guarantee the finalization of the industrial manufacturing of Wingcopter products in alignment with the supply chain of the German headquarter 

• Ensure the production standards of a Wingcopter product in accordance to approved design data

• Develop, revise and update quality check procedures as required in coordination with the Quality Department

• Issuing authorized released documents under Wingcopter production certificate. Better check if the release is for HoP or HoQ
  Create productive and transparent relationships with the FAA

• Supporting HoQ in auditing supplier in accordance to FAA standards

• Conduct goods receiving and incoming goods inspection by storing aircrafts and spare parts from GER

• Conduct the shipment of the finished aircraft to customer and ensure the correct handling of customs

• Manage and develop the local team of the production site

• Implement and maintain work safety standards per applicable local regulations

• Be responsible for inventory management within production

• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve results in all areas

• Work to continuously improve in all areas

• Perform all company business in accordance with all regulations and company policy and procedures of Wingcopter GER

• A Bachelor´s degree preferred or relevant work experience in all aspects of production and manufacturing, with specialization on aviation, aerospace engineering and management or other related field

• 5+ years of experience in issuing airworthiness approvals for aircrafts, aircraft engines, unmanned aircraft systems or rotorcrafts (according to FAR 23/ 25/ 27 or 29)

• In-depth knowledge of FAA 14 CFR Part 21-G requirements to authorize the release of products under the scope of Wingcopter Production Certificate

• Leadership experience and high degree of self-organization

• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced industrial environment

• Ability to communicate effectively with others

• Self-motivated and proactive tendencies that require minimal supervision, work comfortable in a cross-functional setting and in a constantly evolving environment, and demonstrate the ability to stay calm in stressful and uncertain times, inspiring the same in the team

• Experience in model flight (multi-rotor and fixed wing) is a plus

• Willingness to travel for short and extended trips to GER as needed

What you bring as a perfect candidate:

• You are a team player.

• You have a can-do mentality.

• You believe that technology can have a positive impact on society and our future.

• A highly motivated team
• The exciting life of a fast-growing tech startup
• The opportunity to develop and implement your own ideas
• The active promotion of your personal and professional development
• The chance to have a positive impact through your work