Engineering Manager - Configuration Management (m/f/d)

Volocopter • Baden-Württemberg, Germany • 1m ago

Company Description

Here at Volocopter, we are the pioneers of electric air taxis (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft - eVTOLs). We have pledged to bring sustainable urban air mobility to life by getting electric air taxis off the ground in a way that complements existing transportation options in megacities across the globe. In 2011 we carried out the first-ever crewed flight of a fully electric multicopter and have since conducted more than 2,000 public and private test flights across the world (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your mission during this flight:

You will lead and manage a team of configuration managers to ensure that all products and systems are configured accurately and efficiently
You will provide a solid understanding of configuration management principles, processes, and practices
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to properly plan, test, and implement all configuration changes
You will be responsible for aligning all configuration management activities with organizational goals and objectives
You will develop and implement configuration management policies and procedures
You will lead configuration control boards
You will provide technical guidance, disciplinary responsibility, and support to engineering departments

Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

MSc, PhD or equivalent degree in engineering or similar work experience.
A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in configuration management
Practical experience with managing multiple projects
Experience directly leading teams and individuals
Excellent communication and leadership skills along with a strong technical background in configuration management

Additional Information

Our Volocopter flight includes:

Fast-growing high-tech company with a superb network of investors and partners
Chance to shape the future of aviation
Help us to create groundbreaking new projects - from scratch!
Personal accountability, as well as growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
An inspiring workplace with modern workspaces, flexible hours, quick decision-making, a flat hierarchy, positive leadership, great team spirit
Attractive compensation package

Diversity at Volocopter:

Our differences are what make us great. Here at Volocopter, we value equal opportunities and trust. As air mobility industry innovators, we believe that changing the world starts on team level. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.