Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance

Malaysia Airlines Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Engineer for Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and maintain aircraft airworthiness. The ideal candidate should have a degree or diploma, valid AMEL, and significant QA experience in an aviation environment. Responsibilities include conducting audits, investigations, and overseeing quality assurance activities. This role promotes a collaborative work environment focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Possess valid AMEL with ATR 72 / B737NG type rating and attended an acceptable audit course.
• QA experience in line & base maintenance environment of ATR 72 and / or B737NG aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual audit program and maintain tracking of audit findings.
• Responsible for periodic audits/surveillance of CAMO activities.
• Coordinate regulatory audits and third party audits.
• Supervise QA activities performed by QA team.
• Conduct investigations of incidents and repetitive defects.

Skills

AMEL with ATR 72 / B737NG type rating

QA experience in line & base maintenance environment

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of aviation regulations

Ability to prepare technical reports

Ability to multitask

Self-motivated and results oriented

Effective audit / surveillance

Investigation of repetitive defects

Education

Degree or diploma in any field or SPM equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance (22254)

Requisition ID22254-Posted -Subang Airport-FY - Engineering Quality Assurance-FY - Engineering Quality Assurance

This position is responsible to provide administrative, operational, and oversight support for ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards, maintaining the airworthiness of Firefly's aircraft, coordinating audits, and addressing repetitive defects and incidents.

Key Accountability

• Prepare annual audit program and maintain a system / process of tracking the audit finding action plans to ensure timely closure of Quality Assurance Audit Reports. Take necessary follow up action to ensure stakeholders strict adherence to the timeline.
• Responsible for carrying out periodic audits / surveillance of CAMO activities, Contracted CAMO & Maintenance activities and suppliers / service providers.
• Responsible for maintaining an efficient system of surveillance on line and base maintenance activities of contracted maintenance organisation.
• Responsible for coordinating regulatory audits and third party audits such as IOSA audit.
• Initiate, develop and revise procedures relevant to existing and new aircraft type for incorporation in Level 1, 2, 3 documents of the company.
• Responsible for supervising the QA activities performed by QA Engineers / QA Executive / QA officers
• Carry out investigations of incidents, repetitive defects and prepare investigation reports.
• Raise Mandatory Occurrence Reports as required. Conduct training for staff on Human Factors, SMS, Fuel Tank Safety EWIS etc.

Qualifications & Working Experience

Degree or diploma in any field from recognized higher learning institution or; SPM or equivalent with 5 years experiences in aviation environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Possess valid AMEL with ATR 72 / B737NG type rating and attended an acceptable audit course.
• QA experience in line & base maintenance environment of ATR 72 and / or B737NG aircraft. Having attended Train the trainer course is preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve any issue arises.
• Comprehensive knowledge of aviation regulations in relation to aircraft operations, inspection and maintenance.
• Ability to prepare technical reports in relation to aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness management.
• Performer under pressure and have the ability to multitask while paying close attention to details and the surrounding environment.
• Self-motivated and results oriented with a focus on safety and quality.
• Effective audit / surveillance of internal CAMO activities & contracted CAMO and maintenance activities to ensure compliance to company & regulatory requirement.
• Investigation of repetitive defects and ensuring effective mitigating actions to prevent recurrence.
• Timely update of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 procedures to match business requirements.