Quality Engineer - FAA Repair Station
Core
Maintain FAA Part 145 Repair Station procedures, processes, and Quality Systems compliance while serving as the FAA Chief Inspector.
Role type
Senior Quality Engineer / FAA Chief Inspector
Builds
Regulatory compliance and quality assurance for aerospace repair station activities
Domain
Aerospace / Aviation Maintenance
Required skills
FAA Part 145/43 regulations, ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, audit management, supplier quality surveillance, calibration management, CAPA, root cause analysis, manual maintenance, regulatory reporting, leadership of inspection personnel
Preferred skills
FAA Repairman Certificate, ASQ CQE/CQA, machining/welding/assembly operations knowledge, SPC, APQP, blueprint interpretation, Material Review Board functions
Technologies
Microsoft Office, ERP systems, SQL
Responsibilities
Maintain and update FAA, EASA, CAAC, and internal quality manuals; Serve as FAA Chief Inspector managing rosters and training records; Supervise 3–5 inspection personnel; Perform supplier quality surveillance; Complete customer quality surveys; Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of equipment; Host and support audits from customers, regulatory agencies, and third parties; Lead internal audits and corrective/preventive action systems (CAPA); Submit reports of serious defects to the FAA; Provide technical guidance to inspectors, engineers, suppliers, and customers; Ensure compliance with the Responsible Corporate Officer (RCO) Doctrine
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with regulatory oversight