Quality Assurance Assistant Manager

Sunvair Aerospace Group; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunvair, Inc. in Valencia, CA, is seeking an Assistant Manager of Quality Assurance to lead and improve the QMS for the landing gear MRO.

This hands-on role mentors quality personnel and partners with operations, engineering, and production to ensure FAA, EASA, and AS9100 compliance and high standards of product integrity and safety. The successful candidate will drive internal audits, supplier and regulatory audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of aerospace MRO experience, specifically landing gear operations.
• Strong knowledge of FAA Part 145, EASA, and AS9100 requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis and CAPA investigations.
• Proficiency in documenting and controlling quality records.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining and continually improving the QMS in accordance with FAA Part 145, EASA, AS9100, and customer specifications.
• Perform internal, and support customer, and regulatory audits; track and verify timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action investigations related to nonconforming material, customer complaints, and audit findings.
• Monitor key quality metrics such as defect rates, rework trends, and identify areas for process improvement.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to inspection and production teams on quality procedures, standards, and technical requirements.
• Maintain document control, training records, and traceability documentation in accordance with QMS requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Inspection expertise

Auditing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Quality or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

QMS software

Job description

Quality Assurance Assistant Manager Job Description

Sunvair, Inc. located in Valencia, CA is a leading FAA- and EASA-certified aerospace MRO specializing in landing gear overhaul and repair for narrow body commercial and military aircraft. We are dedicated to quality excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in everything we do. Currently we are seeking a talented individual for the position of Assistant Manager of Quality Assurance. This role will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager and supports the overall Quality Management System (QMS) and day-to-day quality operations within the landing gear overhaul facility. This role ensures compliance with FAA, EASA, AS9100, and customer requirements while driving consistency and accuracy in inspections, documentation, and process control. The Assistant Manager serves as a hands‑on leader who mentors quality personnel, supports internal and external audits, and partners closely with operations, engineering, and production teams to maintain the highest standards of product integrity and safety.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining and continually improving the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with FAA Part 145, EASA, AS9100, and customer specifications.
• Perform internal, and support customer, and regulatory audits; track and verify timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action investigations related to nonconforming material, customer complaints, and audit findings.
• Monitor key quality metrics such as defect rates, rework trends, and identify areas for process improvement.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance to inspection and production teams on quality procedures, standards, and technical requirements.
• Maintain document control, training records, and traceability documentation in accordance with QMS requirements.

Qualifications

• Preferred but not required: Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Aviation Maintenance, Quality, or related technical discipline preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Preferred but not required: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in aerospace MRO, specifically landing gear overhaul and repair operations.
• Knowledge of FAA and EASA Part 145 regulations, AS9100 standards, and OEM technical data.
• Experience with precision inspection equipment, measurement methods, and calibration management systems.
• Strong understanding of landing gear structures, components, materials, and special processes (e.g., NDT, chrome plating, HVOF, shot peen).
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (5S) and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management applications.
• Office and shop floor environment within an FAA-certified landing gear repair station.
• Regular interaction with production, inspection, and engineering teams.