Senior Aero Excellence Assessor

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Aero Excellence Assessor

• Focus: International aerospace supplier assessments for Operational Excellence

• Location: Laupheim or Hamburg

Description

Represent Aero Excellence within the Aero Excellence Initiative (SCE A) and help shape industry-wide aerospace excellence standards. Plan, lead, and perform international Aero Excellence assessments at suppliers, focusing on operational excellence, efficiency, competitiveness, management systems, and operational performance. Analyze and evaluate end-to-end value chain processes (including MRP/MRP-II), assess Lean Production maturity, and steer improvement and benchmarking initiatives covering Operational Excellence, Sustainability, and Cyber Security.

Responsibilities

• Represent Aero Excellence within SCE A and actively contribute to developing aerospace industry excellence standards

• Plan, lead, and conduct supplier Aero Excellence assessments with a focus on Operational Excellence

• Analyze and evaluate enterprise, production, planning, and control processes across the value chain, including assessment of MRP/MRP-II systems and their effectiveness

• Assess the maturity of Lean Production systems and identify optimization potential to sustainably improve performance, quality, and value creation

• Provide technical guidance and steer targeted improvement and benchmarking initiatives in Operational Excellence, Sustainability, and Cyber Security

Requirements

• Longstanding experience as Lead Assessor or Lead Auditor in an international environment

• Proven expertise conducting assessments, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Knowledge of internationally recognized methods and standards, especially APICS, Six Sigma Black Belt, Minitab, APQP, and VDA 6.3

• Ideally multi-year aerospace industry experience and knowledge of relevant regulatory and normative requirements, especially EN/AS 9100 and EASA Part 21/G

• Experience in training, coaching, and developing assessors; strong facilitation, moderation, and communication skills in an international setting

• High international travel willingness

• Fluent German and English (verbal and written)

Benefits

• JobRad

• Tariff-based compensation

• Flexible working hours

• Company pension plan

• Applications from severely disabled people are given preference if suitability is equal (SB status disclosure voluntary)