Quality Manager / Sr manager

Job highlights

• Education: Diploma / Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME),or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 12+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing,with at least 7+ years in a managerial or lead role

The Quality Manager leads and maintains the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart G (Production Organisation Approval - POA) guidelines as well as international aerospace quality standards AS9100. This role acts as the primary focal point for regulatory compliance with civil aviation authorities (DGCA), ensuring all manufactured parts, assemblies, and appliances conform to approved type design and meet strict airworthiness standards prior to release.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance CAR 21 Subpart G Management Maintain full compliance with CAR 21 Subpart G requirements for Production Organisation Approval (POA) and ensure alignment with the Production Organisation Exposition (POE). Manage the issuance and oversight of Authorized Release Certificates (e.g., DGCA / EASA Form 1) for manufactured products, parts, and appliances. Serve as the official liaison to civil aviation authorities (DGCA/EASA) for POA audits, significant changes, and regulatory reporting. Manage DOA-POA (Design Organisation Approval - Production Organisation Approval) interfaces, ensuring production alignment with approved Type Designs (TC/STC/ITSO). Oversee the mandatory occurrence reporting system (MORS) for identified defects, failures, or non-conformances in accordance with CAR 21 provisions.
• Quality System Oversight Operations Oversee and continually optimize the plant-wide Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with AS9100 Rev D and CAR 21 Subpart G. Drive Non-Conformance Management (NCR), Corrective Action Plans (CAPA), and Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for manufacturing defects. Oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements. Maintain calibration control, tool management, and special process validations.
• Audit Supplier Quality Assurance Establish and execute internal audit programs covering manufacturing lines, quality controls, and CAR 21 processes. Lead regulatory and third-party accreditation audits. Manage the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) program, approving raw material, hardware, and sub-tier special process vendors to ensure compliance throughout the supply chain.
• Leadership Safety Management System (SMS) Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing quality team comprising QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and compliance auditors. Integrate Safety Management System (SMS) principles into the production and quality framework as mandated by CAR 21 regulations. Establish quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting structures for executive leadership.

Requirements

• Education: Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME), or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 12+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing, with at least 7+ years in a managerial or lead role.

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