Quality Manager

We are recruiting a Quality Manager for an FAA regulated Accessories and Components overhaul and repair station located in East Windsor, CT. This critical position will primarily be responsible for ensuring that the quality of the product meets the clients or consumers specifications and demands; maintaining compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies for repair and overhaul services rendered; directing and advising all personnel involved in the repair and shipment of product are suitably qualified and experienced in the appropriate processes; and carrying out with the authority to carry out all assigned tasks.

Qualified Candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a Quality Management position preferably in a FAA repair station environment. A BS Degree (or equivalent) in Quality Management is required. Strong preference for those who are licensed FAA A&P Mechanics or eligible for an FAA Part 65 Repairman Certificate. Also, preferably certified as an AS9110 Quality Systems Lead Auditor, or able to obtain certification within 12 months.

Please note that by submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent that the information you provide will be shared with Wencor Group for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the role.

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” duties/operations per FAA regulations
• Perform additional duties and tasks as assigned
  
  

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of Company’s policies and procedures
• Requirements 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 sit/stand 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
  
  

EthosEnergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.