Quality Engineer – Aviation
£41,500
Permanent
Southend
Client Overview:
The client is a leading provider of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of aircraft components and parts, which covers 24 different types of aircraft.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Quality and SMS Manager (Airworthiness), the Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System within a component maintenance environment. This role ensures compliance with the requirements of regulatory authorities, including EASA Part 145 and the CAA, in relation to the company’s approved maintenance activities.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct internal/external scheduled audits and inspections.
* Maintaining the independence of the Quality Departments such that the company complies with Part 145.A.65(c).
* Maintaining and management of the company MOR, IOR reporting schemes as required by Part 145.A.60.
* Maintain up to date knowledge of EASA Part 145 and SMS Risk based management.
* Day to day administration and control of the quality department and audit programme.
* Administration of Company Manuals.
* Administration of the Company Authorisation system to comply with current legislation such that staff meet the requirements of Part 145.A.35 as appropriate.
* Conducting investigation and preparing reports on quality, technical and maintenance issues using MEDA for the Authorities, Quality Manager Airworthiness and the Accountable Manager as appropriate.
* Managing and administering Non-Conformances.
* Negotiations with Manufactures/Vendors on Quality matters relating to Maintenance of customer aircraft.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Experience in a airline, maintenance, quality safety environment.
* Demonstratable ability to conduct audits.
* Understanding of EASA Part 145.
* Understanding of Q0Pulse Quality management Software