Job Responsibilities
Maintain compliance with 14 CFR Part 145 & EASA Part 145 and customer approvals
Obtain and maintain AS9110 accreditation
Serve as a liaison with regulatory authorities customers and external auditors
Ensure that QMS processes and procedures meet the requirement of statutory system
Approve all QMS documentation and all new equipment and tooling that directly effects product quality
Train personnel on Quality and Operator processes and procedures
Conduct internal quality audits and audits of suppliers
Investigate customer complaints and internal non-conformances
Track warranty auditing and customer feedback to improve process integrity
Manage the tool and test equipment calibration system
Ensure Quality manuals are current and compliant
Ensure Training manuals and records are current and compliant
Inspect product processes and metrics to find opportunities to improve quality
Manage quality compliance and improvement programs
Responsible for document control and gage calibration systems
Ensure regulatory requirements and reports are maintained and are in compliance
Assist in benchmarking best practices across the company so that successes failures and obstacles can be identified communicated and leveraged across departments and the site
Ensure that shop floor procedures documentation and manuals are kept up to date.
Work in accordance with the attached competencies as agreed by yourself and the Accountable Manager
Must be mentally coherent and free from the influence of drugs either illegal or legally prescribed drugs that may cause impairment while performing in the capacity of safety-sensitive" dutiesoperations per FAA regulations
Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned
Required Skills Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of Companys policies and proceduresRequirements of 14 CFR 145 & EASA Part 145.
Familiarity working in an aviation component or accessories environment
Strong background working with ISO9001 preferably AS9110 Quality Systems
Comfortability working within a highly regulated mechanical component overhaul or manufacturing environment
Well versed working with internal and third-party companies to audit for compliancy
Excellent skill-set computer software MS Office spreadsheets internet websites PowerPoint Outlook MS Project & Access
Awareness of office equipment fax machines copiers phone systems
Basic data entry
Management and supervision will be a requirement of this position- must be capable of mentoring and providing positive leadership
Strong analytical and problem solving with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work with confidential information
Demonstrated ability to lead and conduct audits
Must address and solve issues proactively with ability to manage multiple priorities
Understand and interpret vendor invoices statements and other requests for payment
Must read write speak and understand English per FAA Regulations
Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral
Ability to process data into useful information and organize workload to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations related to job function
Must adapt well within a team environment
Ability to be flexible with work schedule
Experience
Minimum three 3 years experience in a Quality management position preferably in a FAA repair station environment
Education Requirements
BS Degree or equivalent in Quality Management
Licensed FAA A&P Mechanic or eligible for an FAA Part 65 Repairman Certificate preferred
Preferably certified as an AS9110 Quality Systems Lead Auditor or able to obtain certification within 12 months
Physical Requirements
Professional appearance and demeanor
Must be able to sitstand for up to 8 hours
Must be able to look at computer monitor for up to 8 hours
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to type for long periods of time