Senior Quality Analyst
Location: Stockton, California
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At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
The Senior Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring compliance with quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards. This role leads quality investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), audits, process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do
- Lead investigations of quality issues, non-conformances, customer complaints, and process deviations.
- Perform root cause analysis utilizing methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, and other problem-solving tools.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to ensure sustainable resolutions.
- Analyze quality metrics, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify improvement opportunities.
- Conduct internal audits and support external, customer, and regulatory audits.
- Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, regulations, and company procedures.
- Review and maintain quality documentation, procedures, work instructions, and records.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to improve product and process quality.
- Support risk assessments, process validations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior quality personnel and cross-functional teams.
- Participate in management reviews and quality system improvement activities.
- Assist with supplier quality evaluations and corrective action management as required.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Systems.
- 3+ years of experience conducting root cause investigations and leading CAPA activities.
Experience utilizing Quality Management Systems (QMS) and continuous improvement methodologies to support quality, compliance, and operational improvement initiatives.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g., 2+ hours) during inspections and documentation tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform tasks requiring prolonged sitting and/or standing throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation
Desired Skills
- Oversee and coordinate employee training qualifications / certifications
- Experience supporting regulated industries such as Aerospace, Manufacturing, Automotive, Medical Device, or Industrial Operations.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9110, FAA regulations, or other applicable quality standards.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Quality certifications such as CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt preferred.
Salary Range: $80,856 - $89,840/yearly
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance
- 401K with 100% company match; up to 5%
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health & Dental Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or Quality Systems
- 3+ years conducting root cause investigations and leading CAPA activities
- Experience utilizing Quality Management Systems (QMS) and continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to remain stationary for extended periods during inspections and documentation tasks
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and perform prolonged sitting and/or standing throughout the workday
- Oversee and coordinate employee training qualifications / certifications
- Experience supporting regulated industries such as Aerospace, Manufacturing, Automotive, Medical Device, or Industrial Operations
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9110, FAA regulations, or other applicable quality standards
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Quality certifications such as CQE, CQA, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
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What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
