Quality Manager

About Walaris

Walaris develops autonomous systems for defense and security that combine artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and edge computing. Its software-defined and hardware-enabled platform delivers real-time situational awareness across air, land, and sea, helping users make fast, machine-speed decisions. The company serves customers in defense, national security, government, marine, and critical infrastructure protection markets around the world.

Role Overview

Walaris is hiring a Quality Manager for its Nuremberg office, with the role to begin as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Create, roll out, and keep improving a Quality Management System aimed at certification to ISO 9001 and AQAP 2210.
• Define, document, and refine quality policies, processes, and standards across the organization, while reviewing current workflows to find improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and carry out internal audits and assist with external audits during the certification journey.
• Make sure company practices meet applicable standards, legal and regulatory obligations, and customer-specific expectations, especially in the defense space.
• Work closely with engineering, project management, and leadership teams to embed quality requirements across all functions.
• Educate employees and build awareness around quality topics and best practices.
• Maintain and control documentation within the QMS.
• Assist with supplier assessment and broader quality assurance tasks.

Requirements

• A degree in engineering, computer science, quality management, or an equivalent qualification, along with several years of experience in quality management, preferably in a software business or a regulated sector such as defense or aerospace.
• Hands-on experience building and implementing a QMS, ideally with successful ISO 9001 and AQAP 2210 certification exposure.
• Solid understanding of process management, continuous improvement methods, and both internal and external audit procedures.
• Comfort using standard documentation and process management tools.
• Exposure to software development methods such as Agile or V-model is an advantage.
• A strong self-starter mindset and the ability to operate independently in a small-company setting.
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

Walaris offers the chance to contribute to a mission-driven team working on technologies that can help save lives and strengthen security. The position comes with creative freedom, competitive pay, and a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your work has real impact.

Application Note

Applicants are expected to submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript through the company’s online application form.