Compliance & Quality Manager

About the role

Austability GmbH is seeking an experienced Compliance & Quality Manager to lead regulatory compliance, quality control and audit functions across three US military training installations in Bavaria, Germany. This senior position reports to the Portfolio Manager and provides principal authority over a major Defence contract supporting the 7th Army Training Command.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with 47 regulatory requirements covering US military standards, German employment law and EU health & safety regulations.
• Implement and maintain a 5‑Tier Quality Control Framework (daily to quarterly cadence).
• Manage contractual reporting, including CDRs, PERSTAT and monthly QA reports.
• Drive corrective‑action processes aiming for 95% closure within 30 days.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audit readiness.
• Monitor KPIs to ensure 100% certification compliance, zero audit deductions and ≥90% inspection scores.
• Supervise the HSE Representative and provide oversight to Site Coordinators at Grafenwöhr, Hohenfels and Ansbach.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in Defence or government contracting.
• Strong knowledge of US military regulations (e.g., TB MED 530, AR 30‑22, OSHA).
• ServSafe Manager certification (essential).
• Degree in Quality, Food Science, Environmental Health or related (preferred).
• Fluent English; German language skills are advantageous.

Required skills

• ServSafe Manager Certification
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (or willingness to obtain)
• HACCP certification (or willingness to obtain)
• NEBOSH or equivalent HSE qualification (advantageous)
• Proficiency with US military regulatory frameworks (TB MED 530, AR 30‑22, OSHA)

What we offer

• Competitive salary (DOE) with relocation support.
• Opportunity to lead compliance on a major Defence programme.
• Exposure to multi‑site operations within a high‑impact defence environment.