This position assists the Quality Assurance Manager in directing the day-to-day work activities of Quality Assurance to help meet the schedules and goals of the Quality Assurance Department. The Quality Assurance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient execution of the quality program by leading and supervising QA personnel in the operation and maintenance of the Quality Management System Program.
Principal Accountabilities
- Keep the Quality Assurance Manager, informed of deficiencies discovered that impact quality and/or safety.
- Assists in planning, coordinate, and direct the activities of the Quality Assurance Department to ensure all service and support provided meet required quality standards.
- Provide a systematic and efficient method of gathering, analyzing, and maintaining information on maintenance and material defects that impact the Aircraft Maintenance Program.
- Review all incoming technical publications and directives for program applicability and ensure distribution to using work centers.
- Supervise all aspects of Quality Assurance personnel and Quality Management System compliant with program requirements.
- Ensure all Maintenance Instructions, Work Instructions; Maintenance Checklists, etc. are complete and current prior to distribution.
- Review all NAMDRP reporting requirements to ensure they are accurate, clear, concise, and comprehensive prior to release.
- Promote and develop the Company Quality Management Philosophy within the Quality Assurance Department and other Site Departments.
- Assist with weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting requirements to the Government and Site Manager.
- Observe and monitor technical and personnel evaluation, training, and qualification actions as necessary to ensure all assigned employees are certified to cover the full spectrum of work center requirements as specified.
- Conduct Quality, Safety, Environmental and Hazardous Material assessments and audits/inspections.
- Coordinate collection of responses to customer Corrective Action Response (CAR).
- Conduct and direct internal QMS audits, prepare formal audit reports, and define audit schedules.
- Monitor Environment, Health, & Safety (EH&S) activities and ensure that all regulatory, company and customer requirements are complied with.
- Coordinate incident/accident investigations and prepare the required reports.
- Perform internal and external audits to ensure compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, standards, and regulations. Responsible for assisting, supervising, and directing a team of site generated auditors to perform and report findings as well as corrective action plans for all departments.
- May be designated as a 4790 Program Manager.
- Participate in the identification and implementation of all continuous process improvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skills
- Working knowledge of aircraft maintenance, inspection techniques, FAA regulations, and technical publications.
- Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts, and technical publications.
- Exceptional communication skills, leadership abilities, and personnel management skills.
- Must be able to obtain a flight line driver’s license.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain any company/government required qualification, certification, licensing, or security clearance.
- Must be able to work any assigned shift or schedule.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
Experience & Education
- Shall have a minimum of 12 years in aviation maintenance with a minimum of five years as a Quality Assurance Representative.
- Shall have sufficient knowledge and experience to effectively assume responsibility for the overall quality of the Contractor maintenance effort in accordance with the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2.
- High school degree or equivalent.
- FAA A&P license preferred.
- Three (3) or more years of personnel supervisory experience preferred.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems experience preferred.
- Safety and Environmental program experience preferred.
- Physical Requirements/Working Environment
- Must be able to lift/push/pull minimum of 75 pounds.
- Work may be outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- May be exposed to extreme noise from jet engine aircraft.
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
Travel
- Minimal travel may be required.
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