What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead, Receiving & Supplier Quality position at FTAI Aviation LLC?
Lead, Receiving and Supplier Quality
Location: Miami, Florida
Hiring Manager: Gerardo Hernandez, Director, Inspection
ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on the Maintenance, Repair and Exchange (MRE) of CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including The Module Factory and a joint venture to distribute engine PMA helps make CFM56 and V2500 engine maintenance simpler, more cost-effective,
significantly faster, and more environmentally friendly. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montreal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Supplier Quality Lead oversees Receiving Inspection activities and manages supplier-related quality and documentation issues for incoming material. This role ensures all parts meet quality, traceability, and documentation requirements while maintaining efficient parts flow to support operations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and prioritize daily activities of Receiving Inspectors, including workload distribution, coverage, and overtime planning.
- Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Planning, Quality) to ensure consistent parts flow and support production needs.
- Provide support to Receiving Inspectors on inspections, transactions, and decision-making.
- Inspect and review incoming material issues to ensure conformance to specifications, documentation, and traceability requirements.
- Log, track, and resolve quality and documentation discrepancies for incoming orders.
- Manage quarantined or non-conforming parts, including proper segregation, tracking, and disposition in a timely manner.
- Communicate with Supply Chain and/or vendors to resolve quality issues, missing documentation, and shipment discrepancies.
- Capture, track, and report supplier quality metrics, including defects, documentation compliance, and partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Compliance to address supplier performance concerns.
- Work with Quality to ensure timely resolution of supplier corrective actions and prevent recurrence of issues.
- Handle any additional tasks as requested.
Qualifications:
- Previous Inspection or Supply Chain experience in an Engine MRO shop.
- Experience using Quantum Controls ERP.
- Strong understanding of part traceability and documentation requirements.
- Familiarity with FAA Part 145 / EASA regulations
- Experience working with suppliers and driving issue resolution.
- Effective communication skills with internal teams and external vendors.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-directed, motivated, and able to work with limited supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A&P License
- Leadership Experience
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.