Key Responsibilities and Tasks
 
  • Establishing and maintaining the quality system in compliance with all approved regulations EASA Part 21 Subpart G, EASA Part 145, FAA Part 145, CAAC CCAR145 requirements.
  • Dealing directly with the relevant Authorities on behalf of the organisation, including notification to the Authorities of changes to the Organisation.
  • Submitting all necessary forms and applications for any changes to ratings and approval etc to EASA, CAA, CAAC, FAA.
  • Submitting revised versions of the MOE, POE, MOM for approval (as a result of personnel/facilities changes).
  • Submitting updates of all relevant Capability Lists for approval as a result of product changes.
  • Responsible for liaising with regulatory authorities (EASA/CAA/CAAC) regarding regulatory compliance audits and management of any associated actions.
  • Ensuring that the organisation has all necessary airworthiness data from the relevant authorities (EASA, CAA, CAAC, and FAA) appropriate to the tasks being performed.
  • Ensuring all Thales Account Managers are aware of any airworthiness issues
  • Ensuring all applicable procedures and documents are maintained to ensure compliance with all the applicable regulations and internal procedures
  • Responsible for implementing a quality audit program in which compliance with EASA Part 145, Part 21 Sub Part G, CAAC, FAA procedures, ensuring the following:
  • Any observed non-compliances or poor standards are brought to the attention of the person concerned via his/her manager;
  • Audit actions and non-conformities are raised and logged in appropriate company management tool.
  • Audit actions and non-conformities are regularly reviewed, progressed and monitored to effective closure.
  • Responsible for ensuring the continued assessing of any sub-contractors suppliers or specialist services under the company regulations to ensure components and materials are manufactured to acceptable Quality standards.

Role requirements
  • Experience in a Quality Assurance role in the defense or similar industry. Knowledge of Aviation industry standards a desirable – detailed knowledge of EASA Part 21 G and Part 145 CAA/FAA requirements, engineering, quality and related working practices and standards
  • Ability to convey complex industry standard requirements to stakeholders (ideally with experience with CAA/FAA/CAAC
  • Quick learner with an open mind, receptive to change
  • Ability to interface well at all levels within the business, with suppliers, partners and customers.

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