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Quality Manager Senior manager


Job Location:

Chennai - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 5years
Posted: 19 August 2026 (5 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Quality Manager leads and maintains the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart G (Production Organisation Approval POA) guidelines as well as international aerospace quality standards AS9100 . This role acts as the primary focal point for regulatory compliance with civil aviation authorities ( DGCA) ensuring all manufactured parts assemblies and appliances conform to approved type design and meet strict airworthiness standards prior to release.

Key Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Compliance & CAR 21 Subpart G Management
  • Maintain full compliance with CAR 21 Subpart G requirements for Production Organisation Approval (POA) and ensure alignment with the Production Organisation Exposition (POE).

  • Manage the issuance and oversight of Authorized Release Certificates (e.g. DGCA / EASA Form 1) for manufactured products parts and appliances.

  • Serve as the official liaison to civil aviation authorities (DGCA/EASA) for POA audits significant changes and regulatory reporting.

  • Manage DOA-POA (Design Organisation Approval Production Organisation Approval) interfaces ensuring production alignment with approved Type Designs (TC/STC/ITSO).

  • Oversee the mandatory occurrence reporting system (MORS) for identified defects failures or non-conformances in accordance with CAR 21 provisions.

2. Quality System Oversight & Operations
  • Oversee and continually optimize the plant-wide Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with AS9100 Rev D and CAR 21 Subpart G.

  • Drive Non-Conformance Management (NCR) Corrective Action Plans (CAPA) and Root Cause Analysis (8D 5-Why Fishbone) for manufacturing defects.

  • Oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.

  • Maintain calibration control tool management and special process validations.

3. Audit & Supplier Quality Assurance
  • Establish and execute internal audit programs covering manufacturing lines quality controls and CAR 21 processes.

  • Lead regulatory and third-party accreditation audits.

  • Manage the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) program approving raw material hardware and sub-tier special process vendors to ensure compliance throughout the supply chain.

4. Leadership & Safety Management System (SMS)
  • Lead mentor and build a high-performing quality team comprising QA/QC engineers inspectors and compliance auditors.

  • Integrate Safety Management System (SMS) principles into the production and quality framework as mandated by CAR 21 regulations.

  • Establish quality metrics KPIs and reporting structures for executive leadership.



Requirements
Education & Experience
  • Education: Diploma / Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) or a related technical discipline.

  • Experience: 12 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing with at least 7 years in a managerial or lead role.




Required Skills:

Education & Experience Education: Diploma / Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) or a related technical discipline. Experience: 12 years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing with at least 7 years in a managerial or lead role.