MANAGER, QUALITY CONTROL/CHIEF INSPECTOR

STENA•San Antonio, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join ST Engineering San Antonio Aerospace, Inc., a global leader in aviation maintenance, repair, and engineering. Our quality leaders drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and airworthiness in a fast-growing, world-class MRO environment. As the Manager, Quality / Chief Inspector, you will play a critical role in overseeing the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, improving operational performance, and leading high-performing quality teams. From managing aircraft inspections and audit programs to influencing enterprise-wide quality standards and regulatory initiatives, we invest in your growth while you help keep the world's fleets flying safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge, or the ability to acquire proficiency, in effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to present ideas, provide instructions, and offer guidance to subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, and external agencies in a clear and professional manner.
Ability to ensure instructions are properly executed and requested information is obtained accurately and timely.
Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and lead teams to achieve organizational goals, improve productivity, and maintain high-quality standards.
Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities while maintaining appropriate oversight and accountability.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
Demonstrated creativity, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills.
Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment.
Four years BS or equivalent in Training, Education and/or experience.
Five years Commercial Maintenance, five years’ Inspection, five years Quality Control Management.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervise quality control inspection staff to ensure high productivity and technical integrity.
Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within the company.
Implement and maintain quality control objectives and criteria consistent with customer requirements and Company’s goals and missions.
Coordinate objectives with production procedure in cooperation with other Company managers to maximize product reliability and minimize cost.
Provide and oversee inspection activity for products throughout the Company.
Ensure a high level of internal and external customer engagement. Investigate (and correct) internal and external customer issues relating to quality control.
Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes.
Design, develop and implement quality control training programs.
Maintain an active involvement in continuous improvement efforts to achieve Company goals.
Interact with the FAA (FSDO & CMO) on matters pertaining to inspection and quality control.
Assess quality control resources requirements for each project and make daily adjustments for schedule and financial success.
Play a leading role in long-term planning process for the quality control department, including all initiatives geared toward operational excellence.
Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant support departments to meet operational goals.