Emmen
Quality Engineer
- 22 October 2026
- 70 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
About the job
Around 3000 employees of RUAG and RUAG Real Estate make a significant contribution to the security of Switzerland every day. They ensure that the Swiss Army as well as other operational and security organisations can fully perform their tasks at any time.Quality Engineer
70-100%
Emmen
What you can achieve
- Support production with quality-related issues and troubleshooting
- Collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Configuration Management, Production, Supply Chain and the customer to ensure product quality
- Creation, review and maintenance of quality plans, test concepts, test instructions and evidence
- Processing, evaluation and follow-up of Non-Conformances (NCR) and Deviations
- Conducting and moderating risk analyses (e.g. PFMEA) and deriving appropriate quality measures
- Conducting internal process audits as well as supporting customer, authority and certification audits
What you bring with you
- Technical basic training in mechanical engineering/mechanics or electrical engineering, preferably in the aviation environment, further education at tertiary level required (HF, BSc or MSc)
- Several years of professional experience in a comparable function in industry (production or maintenance quality management of combat aircraft)
- Sound knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulations (EN 9100, EASA Part-145/Part-21) as well as confident handling of IT and SAP systems
- Strong quality and safety awareness, committed and responsible personality with high flexibility and a "get-the-job-done" mentality
- Team- and solution-oriented manner with strong assertiveness and communication skills as well as business fluent German and English skills (at least level B2)
- Experience in project management is an advantage
Do you not meet all the requirements one hundred percent? Apply anyway. We are always looking for talented and motivated people who want to enrich our team. We place great value on diversity and equal opportunities and our goal is to build a diverse team in which everyone can fully develop their personal strengths. We especially encourage all people, regardless of their gender, who may have concerns about taking a position in a military-related environment, to apply.
About the department
The RIGI project is about building know-how in the F-35 area. In close cooperation with Lockheed Martin (LM), the F-35s are assembled and equipped in Emmen. The knowledge gained will be very valuable later in maintenance. You can expect the opportunity to actively participate in the creation of a highly complex aircraft and to be part of a unique industrial project.
Your benefits
Salary and benefits
We offer you a performance-oriented and market-appropriate salary, 13 monthly salaries as well as generous bonuses and allowances. Together with other benefits, this results in an attractive overall package.
We place great importance on our employees finding a healthy balance between work and private life. Therefore, we offer flexible working hours and home office options, among other things.
Flexible working
Discounts
At RUAG you benefit from discounts in the areas of mobility and catering. In addition, you benefit from attractive offers on our benefit portal and have fleet discounts with various renowned car brands.
Advancement and training opportunities
It is important to us to promote and develop the potential of our employees. Through training, courses and further education, we support them in continuously expanding their skills to achieve their professional goals.
Leisure activities
Our employees are close to our hearts. That is why we give them a day off on their birthday, offer a diverse range of sports and the possibility to take additional days off with a salary deduction in addition to the annual holiday entitlement.
Your contact person
Jeannine Hippele
Talent Acquisition Specialist
jeannine.hippele@ruag.ch