Quality Engineering S

Job Summary
The Quality Engineer is a member of the Quality Team with primary responsibilities for ensuring the quality and airworthiness of components and repairs carried out at the repair station (MRO). The role involves the development, management, and communication of quality assurance methodologies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, with a key focus on FAA coordination and PMA-related regulatory documentation and compliance activities.

Essential Job Functions

Serve as a primary quality point of contact with the FAA and other regulatory authorities for Part 145 activities, audits, surveillance, conformity inspections, and regulatory inquiries

Lead preparation, review, and maintenance of FAA regulatory documentation, with particular emphasis on PMA-related documentation, data substantiation, conformity records, and approval support as applicable to MRO operations

Coordinate directly with FAA inspectors on quality and airworthiness matters, including audit preparation, corrective action responses, finding closure, and ongoing regulatory compliance

Ensure PMA-related activities comply with applicable CFRs, FAA guidance, and internal quality management system requirements.

Collaborate with various functions to ensure quality standards are established and adhered to on all processes, programs, maintenance/repair and throughout the supply chain.

Use knowledge of electronic components, mechanical components and material used for production/repair of hardware to assess compliance with program requirements, contract, and engineering documentation

Design and analyze quality inspection and testing processes, conduct quality assurance audits

Ensure that corrective measures meet acceptable quality and reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements and perform follow‑up verification for effectiveness of corrective measures.

Conduct comprehensive root cause/corrective action on nonconformities; participate in Continuous Improvement activities

Perform customer interface and manage flow down of customer requirements

Manage customer satisfaction from the quality perspective

Approve manufacturing/repair documents & support all aspects of repair station quality

Liaise with the internal/external organizations/customers on quality issues and corrective actions

Collect and analyze data, and generate technical reports and presentations

Responsible for data integrity and process conformance to regulatory bodies like the FAA (Part 145), EASA (Part 145), and CAAC, as well as customer requirements and internal quality management systems (eg. AS9100, AS9110).

Interface with the FAA, third party regulators and other regulatory agencies during audits and address quality-related topics or issues.

Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Required Competencies, Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, statistics, quality or a related field

A minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality or Engineering within an FAA/EASA regulated environment, with a preference for MRO operations experience

Demonstrated experience serving as a primary interface with the FAA and supporting regulatory audits, surveillance, and findings closure

Experience preparing, reviewing, or supporting PMA documentation and regulatory data strongly preferred

Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

AS9100, AS9110, ISO9001, FAA, EASA, CAAC, Mil-Std working knowledge

Knowledge and experience in Safety Management Systems, APQP, Quality Auditing, Human Factors, First Article Inspections and Counterfeit Parts prevention

Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen Events, and Continuous Improvement, SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies

Experience with problem solving methodology such as 5-why, A3 and 8D

Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.

Experience managing several projects simultaneously

SAP experience a plus

Leadership, Management, and Personal Skills

Effective communication and collaboration skills

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