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Job Description Job Description Position Summary:The Quality Systems and FAA Compliance Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining compliance with aerospace regulatory requirements, Quality Management System (QMS) to AS9100 standards, customer-specific requirements, and FAA certification obligations across manufacturing, qualification testing, product certification, and Repair Station operations.Role serves as the company's subject matter expert for regulatory requirements and customer-flowed quality requirements, ensuring that external standards are effectively translated into internal procedures, systems, and operational processes. Responsible for ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance, audit readiness, certification maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality and regulatory systems.What you will be doing:AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management System (Including FAA 14 CFR Part 21 Requirements)Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems documents to align with AS9100/ISO 9001, FAA, and Customer requirementsTranslate external regulatory and customer requirements into internal processesConduct gap assessments against changing requirementsDevelop Audit Plans and Schedules, Coordinate, and Support Internal and External (Registrar, Customer, Regulatory) AuditsSupport audit responses and corrective actionsSupport process owners with process effectiveness and complianceAsist with KPI development and process monitoringDrive standardization and implementation of best practicesFacilitate process improvementsAudit Folder Development and Process Review for Process OwnersEnsure standardization of procedures, forms, and work instructionsSupport document revisions and change management activitiesEnsure controlled documentation aligns with current requirementsMonitor training compliance requirementsSupport competency assessmentsFacilitate corrective action activitiesSupport and coordinate FAA PC / PMA / STC ActivitiesSupport Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)Support Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)Coordinate with FAA personnel during certification projectsFAA Repair Station Compliance (14 CFR Part 145)Maintain Repair Station records and folders in accordance with regulatory retention requirementsCoordinate and support internal and external audits including FAA, Customer, CASE (CACS-20), etc.KPI Reporting and Performance MonitoringWhat you need to qualify:5+ years' experience scheduling, supporting, coordinating, and leading internal and external audits3+ years supporting or leading Quality activities within an FAA Repair Station environment.Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Quality, Aviation, Manufacturing or related technical field; Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related preferredExperience managing Quality Management Systems within aerospace manufacturing environmentsExperience supporting regulatory compliance activitiesExperience with customer-specific aerospace quality requirementsCertified or trained Lead Auditor for AS9100 and ISO 9001; Internal Auditor certificationExperience interpreting FAA Part 21 requirementsPreferred additional certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA); ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE); Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltDISCLAIMER: The compensation range represents a good faith estimate of what our client may pay for the position at the time of posting. Our client may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status. Company Description Established and growing aerospace manufacturing company whose products are found in nearly every c