Aviation Quality & Compliance Lead (Audit & QMS)

Energy Jobline ZR; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ZimZee Recruiting in Wichita, KS seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure quality and regulatory compliance in aviation via QMS, audits, corrective actions, and risk mitigation. The role collaborates across functions with external customers and regulatory auditors to support compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading audits, tracking KPIs, delivering training on quality systems, and driving continuous improvement while upholding safety and accountability standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality, compliance, auditing, document control, manufacturing, aviation, or similar environment.
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits.
• Experience reviewing root-cause analyses and managing corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external audits, maintain inspection readiness and host regulatory auditors.
• Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators related to quality and compliance.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for employees on quality systems, regulatory standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Adhere to new and changing regulatory standards to ensure company compliance.
• Maintain QMS, identify potential gaps, process improvements, and make recommendations.
• Support the designated ODA Administrator with records, training, manual control, FAA oversight preparation, and action tracking.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Auditing

Quality management systems

Root-cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ZimZee Recruiting in Wichita, KS seeks a Quality Engineer to ensure quality and regulatory compliance in aviation via QMS, audits, corrective actions, and risk mitigation. The role collaborates across functions with external customers and regulatory auditors to support compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include leading audits, tracking KPIs, delivering training on quality systems, and driving continuous improvement while upholding safety and accountability standards.