QA Engineer [Aerospace MRO]

Coway Engineering & Marketing Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coway Engineering & Marketing Pte Ltd is seeking a qualified Aerospace QA Auditor to oversee MRO QA standards, drive continual improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance across AS9100 and applicable authorities. You will lead audits, supplier evaluations and non-conformance processes while delivering targeted QA training and reporting on safety performance.

The role requires a degree in engineering and at least 3 years in aerospace quality/auditing, with strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering.
• 3 years aerospace quality and auditing experience, including QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor.
• Familiar with AS9100 and EASA/FAA/CAAS/CAAC Part 145.
• NADCAP Special Process Auditing experience is advantageous.
• CAAS Air Legislation Paper.
• Knowledge of basic engineering and aircraft component repair.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to multi-task effectively and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, organization and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of quality assurance standards, monitoring processes and procedures for all MRO activities.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and resolving issues in workshop/maintenance processes.
• Support and implement Safety Management System requirements, hazard identification and risk management.
• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions taken to mitigate identified risks.
• Prepare and deliver reports on safety performance, recommending targeted trainings.
• Manage training approvals, identify training needs and provide QA/SMS training programs.
• Assist in airworthiness authority audits, third-party inspections and plan/execute internal and external audits.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and assessments to ensure quality standards compliance.
• Manage internal/external non-conformance processes, RCCA development, review and corrective action tracking.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and updates to MOE/internal procedures.
• Monitor calibration schedules, review calibration reports and ensure compliance.
• Review and update Airworthiness Directives to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Plan and conduct internal/external audits (Sub-contractor/Ad-hoc).
• Develop, review, and amend general MRO procedures.
• Report to the Quality Assurance Manager and support QA/QC activities.

Skills

Quality auditing

AS9100

NADCAP auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Documentation

Auditing processes

Aircraft component repair knowledge

Self supervision

Education

Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering

3 years aerospace quality and auditing experience

Tools

CAAS Air Legislation Paper

CAM/QA procedures

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of quality assurance standards, monitoring processes and procedures for all MRO activities.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and resolving issues in workshop/maintenance processes.

• Support and implement Safety Management System (SMS) requirements, hazard identification and risk management.

• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions taken to mitigate identified risks.

• Prepare and deliver reports on company safety performance, recommending targeted safety trainings.

• Manage training approvals, identify training needs and provide initial/recurrent training programs (Quality, Authority, HF, SMS).

• Assist in airworthiness authority audits, third-party inspections and plan/execute internal and external audits.

• Conduct supplier evaluations and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Manage internal and external non-conformance processes, including RCCA development, review and corrective action tracking.

• Lead continuous improvement projects, business excellence initiatives and updates to MOE/internal procedures.

• Monitor equipment calibration schedules, review calibration reports and ensure compliance.

• Review and update bi-weekly Airworthiness Directives (FAR, EASA, CCAR, JCAB) to maintain regulatory compliance.

• Plan and conduct of Internal and external audit (Sub-contractor/Ad-hoc).

• Develop, review, and amend general procedures related to MRO activities.

• Report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, assisting in all QA/QC activities and supporting organizational goals.

Job Qualification & Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering.

• 3 years of experience in Aerospace Quality and Auditing, with a minimum of 3 years as a QMS Auditor or Lead Auditor.

• Familiar with AS9100 and EASA/FAA/CAAS/CAAC Part 145.

• NADCAP Special Process Auditing experience (e.g. Non-Destructive Testing, Chemical Processing, Welding) is advantageous.

• CAAS Air Legislation Paper.

• Knowledge of basic engineering and aircraft component repair.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities, and an assertive yet tactful approach.

• Able to multi-task effectively and manage multiple priorities at one time.

• Able to work effectively with minimum supervision.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, organization and project management skills.