Sion, Valais, Switzerland

About H55

As the technological spin-off of Solar Impulse, the first electric airplane to fly around the world, the mission of H55, is to make aviation clean, safe, and affordable.

The company’s strengths and competencies lie in developing propulsion and energy storage solutions which are modular, lightweight, and certifiable.

At H55, you will work with a very forward-looking team who are changing the paradigms of air transportation. H55 is composed of highly experienced engineers, entrepreneurs and managers and is seeking like mind talented professionals who understand how to couple creativity and innovation with technical and business considerations.

Your Role

Chief of Independent Monitoring (CIM) reports directly to the Head of Design Organization (HDO) and is responsible for ensuring the continued compliance, effectiveness, and integrity of the Design Organization’s Management System.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure by monitoring that the implemented Design Management System is adequate and in compliance with the documented processes and Part 21 Subpart J.
• Verify the efficiency of the design organisation.
• Perform internal (H55 DO) and external (design suppliers) audits.
• Monitor and coordinate findings and their closure through corrective actions and root cause analysis (internal and external) ensuring continuous improvement.
• Support on processes review for compliance and consistency with applicable guidance material.
• Creation of the audit schedule (plan) and coordinate with the Agency on findings that affect the safety of the product.
• Organize and support the Agency in the audits it conducts and coordinate the follow-up and closure of any findings with the Agency.
• Operates independently of the design/airworthiness processes, ensuring they do not monitor their own work.
• Manager of the quality team (Design Quality Assurance Engineer and Auditors).
• Manage Key Performance Indicators.

Your Profile

• University degree and typically 8 + year experience within aviation.
• In-depth knowledge of EASA Part 21 (specifically Subpart J) and the "Independent Monitoring" activity.
• Proven experience in quality assurance and auditing techniques within an aviation environment (e.g., DOA, POA, MOA) 5 + years.
• Solid management and coordination skills, with the ability to work independently and interface effectively with authorities and suppliers.
• Fluent in English, French is an asset.

What we offer

• An amazing work Location in Sion, Valais in the heart of Swiss Alps.
• A highly dynamic and multicultural environment where you can grow and learn by working on ambitious challenges to shape the future of Electric Aviation.

We hope this role sounds exciting and could be your next step, if so follow the steps to apply, we are looking forward to receiving your application.

H55 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of nationality, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on competence, performance, and business needs.