Quality Assurance Auditor

Quality Assurance Auditor 

Position Summary

The QA Auditor is responsible for assessing and ensuring compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.  The role reports to the Manager Quality Assurance and supports the ongoing effectiveness of the facility’s Part 145 Quality Assurance Program.

This position will minimally support the training department on a part-time basis to get new hires set up for training.

Job Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled and unscheduled internal and external audits and surveillance of the repair station, including reviews of documentation, processes, facilities, vendors, and subcontractors for compliance with company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations (e.g., 14 CFR Parts 43, 121, 145)
• Compiling objective evidence through interviews, documentation reviews, and direct observation to evaluate operational effectiveness, procedural compliance, and safety management systems.
• Identifying hazards, risks, and systemic deficiencies in processes or records, and reporting findings to management.
• Working with management to develop annual audit plans, initiate corrective action plans (CAP’s), and verify that CAP responses address root causes effectively.
• Randomly monitoring operational checks to ensure the correct application of procedures and documentation.
• Researching and interpreting technical data, maintenance drawings, and other regulatory documents as part of the audit process.
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records of all audits, investigations, and vendor evaluations.
• Assisting in the management of the Approved Vendor List and promoting an organization culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with changes in aviation regulations and industry standards.
• Participate in safety and quality meetings and workshops.
• Performs additional duties as necessary to support company programs.
• · Practical experience with quality audit procedures (may be met by formal auditor training, prior experience as an auditor, or a minimum of 40 hours auditor experience with documented On-the-Job Training (OJT) by a qualified auditor).
• · Ability to work different shifts as needed.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:

• A&P Certificate Required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• A.S. / B.S. Degree in Aviation preferred

Experience

• Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 / C.A.S.E.-1A preferred
• Prefer three years’ experience as an aircraft inspector or auditor

• Knowledge of safety and operating procedures while working around aircraft and while working around component maintenance shops.
• Knowledgeable of the following applicable regulations: FAA; NFPA; OSHA.
• Ability to understand company SOP’s and customer GMM’s.

Working Conditions/Environment/Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe, professional manner while adhering to FAA, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.

General Commitment for All Employees

• Commitment to company values and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Safeguards confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee; performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer