Airbus

Satair - Quality Audit Manager

Airbus
Aircraft MRO & Aviation EngineeringSingapore AreaFull-time3 weeks ago

About the role

AI summarised

The Quality Audit Manager at Satair (an Airbus subsidiary) is responsible for executing internal and external certification audit programs across the company's global footprint. The role involves planning audits, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations (EASA, AS91XX), managing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement of audit methodologies and management systems.

AerospaceFull-timeGeneral

Key Responsibilities

  • Co-lead the development of the annual internal audit plan by gathering and analyzing audit needs indicated by relevant internal clients and requestors. Ensure the plan aligns with mandatory requirements, including but not limited to Production Organisation Approval (POA), Maintenance Organisation Approval (MOA), AS91XX series standards, and other relevant industry regulations.
  • Ensure the successful deployment of the internal audit plan under supervision of the nominated Global Audit manager in coordination with various global functions and site management.
  • Execute internal audits across Satair's global footprint as assigned which includes preparing and validating the official assignment letter, conducting a thorough understanding of the audited organization, and clearly identifying auditee(s) and scope.
  • Ensure the timely and effective closure of all audit findings, verifying that corrective actions are not only implemented but are also fully embedded into standard business processes to prevent the reoccurrence of non-compliance or non-conformity.
  • Ensure strict adherence to the global internal audit process across Satair's global footprint to maintain consistency and quality.
  • Coordinate internal audit reporting under supervision of the nominated Global Audit Manager, including the development and maintenance of performance dashboards to provide clear visibility into audit results and compliance status.
  • Drive the continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
  • Co-Lead the development of the external certification plan, accurately identifying the correct scopes and business processes for external certification audits.
  • Contribute to the deployment and maintenance of the Company Management System across all global sites, ensuring consistent application and adherence.
  • Co-lead the development and formal documentation of business processes within key company repositories, such as the AIRBUS Business Management System (BMS) and the SATAIR Company Management System (CMS).
  • Support relevant Project initiatives for ASOQP, primarily the Material Management Industrialisation Platform (MMIP)
  • Focal point for internal and external quality enquiries in Asia

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Logistics / Economics or similar
  • Preferably 3 years' experience in Quality Management
  • AS91xx Internal Auditor experience
  • Practical problem solving experience
  • Knowledge of EASA 21 and 145 fundamentals
  • Knowledge of EN91xx series fundamentals
  • Technical understanding from aviation industry
  • Strong intercultural Team player
  • Excellent Communication skills (in english language)
  • Good analytical skill; ability to see bigger picture and derive mid to long term recommendations for the Satair global Audit Management System evolution
  • Ability to balance and align varying interests of stakeholders
  • Diplomatic sense and open/'out-of-silo- mind-set, ability to build successful relations across function and with all stakeholders
  • This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.