About us

As a key member of the global Safran Group, Safran Helicopter Engines Germany stands as a center of excellence for helicopter engine innovation, serving Central, Northern and Eastern Europe as well as Central Asia. Our employees of 78 highly skilled professionals from over 15 nations combine advanced technological expertise with deep industry experience to deliver reliable and high-performance engine solutions. These engines power critical missions across a wide range of applications, including emergency services and defense operations.

With our new, eco-friendly HanSafran facility in Norderstedt, we demonstrate our strong commitment to sustainability and climate-neutral operations. Guided by a focus on innovation, quality and customer satisfaction, we strive to set new standards in the aerospace industry.

Our mission: To keep our customers flying!

Currently, we are looking for you as

Compliance Specialist (all genders) – Focus: Export Control & Customs

unlimited – full time – 40 hour-contract

Shape the future of our global compliance landscape – with responsibility, strategy and impact.

Your Responsibilities

• You serve as the central contact for export control, customs and compliance at management level.
• You develop and implement structures and processes based on legal requirements (AWV, EU Dual-Use Regulation, EU law) and internal group guidelines.
• You advise the management and specialist departments as the first point of contact for all export control and compliance issues.
• In collaboration with the CFO and Supply Chain Manager, you are responsible for operational day-to-day business in export control and customs.
• You drive the strategic development of our customs area and identify opportunities to optimize processes, systems, and structures.
• You coordinate import and export processes, review trade and customs documents and ensure quality assurance.
• You manage permit administration – from application submission and deadline tracking to managing conditions (DE/EU/US).
• You work closely with internal departments and external authorities (e.g. BAFA).
• You actively support official audits – from preparation to follow-up.
• You monitor legal developments in foreign trade and weapons law and implement new requirements in a practical manner.
• You design and deliver training on export control, customs and weapons law for various audiences.
• You report directly to the person responsible for exports and to the CFO.

Job Requirements

Your Profile

• Completed degree in law, business administration, industrial engineering, international business, customs law or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of relevant experience (at least 8–10 years) in export control, customs, and compliance management, preferably in an international industrial setting.
• Profound understanding of foreign trade regulations (AWG/AWV, EU Dual-Use Regulation, Union Customs Code) as well as knowledge of US regulations (ITAR, EAR).
• Strong experience in setting up and applying compliance management systems (e.g. IDW PS 980, ISO 37301).
• Confident handling of SAP (MM/SD module) and common MS Office tools.
• Fluent German (C2) and very good English skills (C1).

Your Strengths

• Strategic and analytical thinking with strong legal understanding.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills at all hierarchical levels.
• Team-oriented working style with leadership qualities and diplomatic flair.
• High level of responsibility, resilience, and enthusiasm to proactively tackle complex topics.
• Motivation for continuous development and passion for compliance issues.

Your Benefits

• A responsible position in a forward-looking, international company that values innovation.

• 33 vacation days, flexible working hours and modern tools to help you perform at your best.

• Up to 40 hours of training per year for your continuous development.

• Intensive onboarding with internal networking events.

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive social benefits, such as:

  • Supplementary health insurance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Transportation allowance or full coverage of your Deutschlandticket
  • Net income booster benefits
  • Participation in our share savings plan and corporate benefits

• Free health check-ups, adjustable desks and (voluntary) participation in sports events.

• Company bicycle leasing.

• Annual budget for individual specialist literature and much more.

However, above all, we like to celebrate our successes together! Whether it’s a new contract signature, award wins, summer festivals, Christmas parties, or kick-off activities, employee events are part of our corporate culture!

Are you ready to take your career to new heights?

Please apply online and inform us about your earliest possible start date and your salary requirements.

We look forward to receiving your application! In case of any question, please do not hesitate to contact our HR Manager, Carina.

SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH
Spelterstraße 1
22848 Norderstedt

Carina Schröder (HR Manager)
E-Mail: [email protected]