AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

STENA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

Are you a quality-focused professional with a strong background in audits and compliance? In this role, you’ll lead external audit coordination, ensure adherence to FAA and customer requirements, and support continuous improvement across the organization. You’ll work closely with internal teams, regulators, and customers to uphold and enhance quality standards. If you have experience in quality systems, strong leadership skills, and a sharp eye for detail, we want to hear from you! With this opportunity, your career isn’t just taking flight, it’s cleared for ascent! Who WE are and where WE are going: ST Engineering Aerospace is located in Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Good working knowledge or the ability to acquire skills in the following:
Documented leadership experience, either corporate or military.
Proficient with Microsoft Office computer applications; strong writing and presentation skills; proficient skills in organizing, analyzing and preparing reports; excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal skills needed for frequent interaction with customers, Leads, Managers and Directors.
Working knowledge of aircraft manuals and related materials; working knowledge of aircraft maintenance and non-destructive testing; knowledge of paperwork procedures including job cards/time cards, routine/non-routine cards, S.R.M.’s, and work sign-off procedures; familiar with F.A.R.’s and company policies and procedures.
Bachelor degree or equivalent in training, education and/or experience required
5 years quality or maintenance supervisory / management experience required

Nice To Haves

FAA A&P License preferred

Responsibilities

The Manager Audit & Compliance (QA) shall be responsible to the Director Quality for Quality Systems.
The Manager Audit & Compliance shall be responsible to the Director Quality for Audit & Compliance portions in Quality System.
The Manager A&C shall plan, direct, lay out and coordinate external audit activities from airworthiness authorities and customers.
The Manager A&C shall be responsible for overseeing the evaluations of VT MAE’s quality system requirements for compliance with FAA, VT MAE, customer, and other regulatory requirements and evaluating the conformity activities with respect to those requirements.
Select, train, and assist his/her subordinates in proper procedure, methods, and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
Follow up on corrective/preventive action items addressing non-conformities
Coordinate, develop, and implement programs that will enhance productivity and quality for all departments
Assist those responsible for non-conformity in the determination of the root cause and steps required for both corrective and preventive actions.
Periodically review past non-conformities and other available data to identify recurring non-conformities and the root causes as opportunities for quality system improvement.
Assist Training, Production and Quality management in educating personnel on the requirements of the customers and regulatory requirements.
Interface with VT MAE management and customer representatives or airworthiness authorities as necessary to facilitate program and quality system improvements.
Perform other job functions as directed by the Quality Director.