Quality Control Manager

Kids for the Future; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire MRO in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Quality Control Manager to lead the quality system operation and approve return-to-service decisions for airframes, engines, and components.

You will supervise inspectors, ensure compliance with FAA/EASA regulations, manage calibration and documentation, and drive continuous quality improvements across the repair station.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and certifications.
• At least 6 years of related experience, with 2 years in supervision.
• Experience with FAA/EASA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains quality management program compliant with FAA/EASA and 14 CFR.
• Manages day-to-day activities of floor quality inspectors.
• Directs inspection standards, methods, and procedures per RSQCM and customer specs.
• Ensures documentation of maintenance and alterations per 14 CFR.
• Oversees calibration of inspection tooling and test equipment.
• Reports to FAA any suspected unapproved parts.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

• Job Category Quality Control, Managment, MRO
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Control Manager reports to the Quality Control Director/Chief Inspector. The Quality Control Manager is responsible for the operation of the quality system and has the authority to act on behalf of the repair station. The Quality Control Manager is certificated in accordance with 14 CFR Part 65. The Manager, Quality Control has the final authority in the maintenance release and approval for return to service of airframes, engines, propellers, appliances and the components/parts thereof.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and maintains a program that periodically surveys the quality management system to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements (FAA, EASA, AS9110, etc.)
• Manages day-to-day activity of floor quality inspectors
• Manages NDT departmental priorities with assigned resources
• Directing, planning, and laying out details of inspection standards, methods, procedures in accordance with the RSQCM, customers and manufacturer’s specifications, and applicable 14 CFRs. Duties may be delegated to qualified persons, as necessary.
• Ensuring that Inspection personnel document maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations in accordance with the applicable 14 CFR
• Ensuring QC Inspectors comply with the FAA-approved Aspire Training Manual
• Ensuring periodic checks and/or tests are accomplished on inspection tooling and calibration test equipment used by the repair station to make airworthiness determinations on articles. Ensuring that no defective or unserviceable articles or materials are used in articles approved for return to service by the repair station.
• Ensuring timely reporting to the FAA of any suspected unapproved parts (SUP’s). Ensuring malfunction/defect reports are filed in accordance with 14 CFR.
• Ensuring that obsolete parts, damaged parts, or expired materials are rejected, tagged with Rejected Tag, segregated, and processed for disposition and/or scrapped IAW the RSQCM requirements.
• Supervises and directs assigned personnel, ensuring optimal performance; manages personnel decisions in conjunction with HR including hiring, terminations, wage decisions, and promotions;conducts performance appraisals as required;formulates and implements employee corrective actions as needed
• Performs other duties as required or assigned by the Quality Control Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and certifications
• 6+years of related experience, with at least2years of supervisory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul industry (14 CFR Part 145 MRO)
• Additional related training, education or certifications
• Familiarity with FAA Quality Management Systems

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of Company operations
• Excellent knowledge of FAA & EASA regulations
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to use all related maintenance equipment and computer applications
• Must be able to read, write and speak Standard English, including technical, quality-related vocabulary, for routine business correspondence and for producing technical and general work products
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes and procedures

Additional Information

• Is this requisition for a backfill or a new position? New Position