Chief Inspector & Quality Control Manager

Safran Group•Grand Prairie, TX

54d

About The Position

The Chief Inspector & Quality Control Manager is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, airworthiness, and product conformity of all maintenance, repair, overhaul, and manufacturing activities conducted under FAA Part 21 and Part 145, AS9100, and DoD contract requirements. This leadership role manages inspection personnel, oversees quality control processes, ensures conformity to the Repair Station and Quality Control Manuals, and acts as the primary regulatory liaison to the FAA, DCMA, and customer quality representatives. The position is accountable for final product release, issuing airworthiness approvals, and maintaining the integrity of the Quality Management System (QMS).

Responsibilities

Serve as the Chief Inspector of the FAA Part 145 Repair Station
Maintain compliance with applicable standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100/AS9110, FAA Part 21/145, EASA, CAAC, UKCAA or customer-specific quality requirements.
Maintain Repair Station & Quality Control Manuals, Training Program, and ensure adherence to procedures.
Oversee issuance of FAA Form 8130-3, Form Ones, etc., Certificates of Conformance, and release documentation for DoD and military contracts.
Manage, supervise, and mentor inspection personnel.
Review and approve inspection reports, test documentation, and product release records.
Ensure all inspections are conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company procedures.
Ensure inspection personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized.
Serve as the final authority for product acceptance and nonconformance disposition.
Manage internal and external audits; coordinate corrective actions and drive closure.
Uphold calibration and control of inspection tools, gauges, and test equipment.
Coordinate closely with production, engineering, supply chain, and program management teams to resolve quality issues.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of inspectors, quality technicians, and quality engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, initiative, and regulatory compliance.
Establish performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and implement development plans and succession planning for key inspection leadership roles.
Manage daily quality briefings, assign work priorities, and ensure appropriate resource allocation to support production and program schedules.
Manage and facilitate training and qualification programs for inspection personnel.
Prepare and present quality performance metrics, compliance status, and improvement plans to leadership.
Oversee inspection and auditing of incoming materials from suppliers.
Liaise with customer quality representatives and regulatory authorities as required.
Support supplier qualification and performance improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with DoD quality clauses (AS9100, AS9110, AS9145, DFARS, MIL-SPECs).