Senior Quality Engineer - Compliance

Quality System & Compliance

•       Support the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the QMS in accordance with AS9100D, ISO9001, and NADCAP requirements (AC7000, AC7108,AC7110, AC7114).

•       Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and revision of quality documentation including SOPs, work instructions, control plans, and quality records.

•       Conduct and coordinate internal audits across all business units; track findings and monitor CAPA effectiveness.

•       Support NADCAP and regulatory audits (CAAS Part 145, FAA Part 145, EASA Part 145);prepare audit evidence packages and host auditors as required.

•       Monitor process and product quality metrics; analyse trends, identify root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions using 8D, 5-Whys, or Fish bone methodologies.

Inspection & Non-Conformance

•       Perform in-process and final quality inspections on surface finishing, plating, anodizing, NDT, and welded components.

•       Manage non-conforming material (NCR) process — disposition, segregation, investigation, and customer notification where required.

•       Review and approve Certificates of Conformance, Material Test Reports, and inspection records.

•       Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities for new parts, processes, or customers.

Supplier & Customer Quality

•       Conduct supplier quality assessments and monitor supplier performance against quality requirements.

•       Interface with customers on quality matters including complaints, corrective actions, and quality plan reviews.

•       Support new customer qualifications and customer-specific quality requirement (CSR)implementation.

Team Development

•       Mentor and guide junior quality engineers, inspectors, and technicians on quality standards and best practices.

•       Assist Quality Manager in training needs analysis and delivery of quality awareness programmes.

•       Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications andRequirements

•       Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Materials, or related field).

•       Minimum5 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace, surface finishing, or precision manufacturing; at least 2 years in a senior role.

•       Working knowledge of AS9100D, NADCAP (AC7108, AC7110, AC7114), and CAAS/FAA/EASA Part 145 requirements.

•       Proficient in quality tools: 8D, 5-Whys, FMEA, SPC, and internal auditing.

•       Lead Auditor certification (ISO9001 or AS9100D) preferred.

•       Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

•       Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with quality/ERP systems is an advantage.