Associate Manager - Engineering Quality Auditor

Position Title:

Associate Manager – Quality

Job Code

TBD

Grade:

TBD

Function:

Engineering

Location:

Gurugram

Reports to:

Post Holder – Quality (Compliance Monitoring)

Role Level:

Associate Manager

• The position will be responsible to manage Audits via the ERP System (E.g AMOS).
• Monitor compliance with DGCA CAR-M, CAR-CAMO, CAR-145, EASA, IOSA and company manuals.
• Investigate engineering occurrences, and maintenance errors.

Functional Activities

• Manage and administer audit schedules, audit records, findings, and closure activities through AMOS and other approved digital systems.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure audits align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Develop and implement risk-based audit plans covering CAMO, AMO, line maintenance, base maintenance, suppliers, contracted organizations, and support functions

• Develop risk-based audit programs to address identified areas of concern.

• Conduct audits of operational processes and the digital solutions to evaluate compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and best practices.

• Ensure that operational activities and the digital solutions adhere to aviation regulations, safety standards, and other relevant requirements.

• Stay updated on changes in regulations and communicate their implications to relevant stakeholders.

• Maintain detailed and accurate audit documentation in AMOS.

• Configure and maintain AMOS to prepare comprehensive audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.

• Monitor compliance with approved manuals, including CAME, MOE, CMEM, Engineering Procedures Manuals, and associated regulatory documents.

• Review regulatory amendments, assess applicability, and support implementation of revised regulatory requirements across Engineering functions.

• Maintain accurate audit, investigation, and compliance records in approved systems

• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal quality management systems.

• Monitor adherence to established standards and procedures.

• Collaborate with various departments to ensure a coordinated and cooperative approach to audit activities.

• Support regulatory, and internal audits and coordinate responses to findings raised by DGCA, EASA, IOSA, and other stakeholders

• Provide training to staff on audit processes, compliance requirements, and best practices.

• Monitor Engineering Safety Management System (SMS) activities, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety reporting.

• Participate in development, review, and revision of Engineering Manuals, departmental procedures, and compliance documentation.

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work. The same would be suitably represented in the Primary responsibilities and agreed between the incumbent, reporting officer and HR.

Internal Interfaces

Internal Team

• Collaboration with fellow auditors to share insights and coordinate audit activities.
• Participating in team meetings to discuss audit plans and findings.
• Collaborate with the team to identify the usage of digital solutions

Department Heads and Managers

• Communicating with department heads to understand their processes and procedures.
• Providing feedback on audit findings and working together on implementing corrective actions.
• Seeking and provide feedback on implemented Digital Solutions in Engineering.
• Take the feedback and inputs for implementation of effective digital solutions.

External Interfaces

Regulatory Authorities

• Interacting with regulatory bodies to stay informed about changes in aviation regulations.
• Coordinating regulatory audits and addressing findings identified by regulatory authorities.

Minimum Education requirements

• Thorough knowledge of DGCA CAR-145, CAR-CAMO, CAR-M requirements, MOE, CAME, and Compliance Monitoring processes.
• Working knowledge of aviation maintenance systems such as AMOS and other digital quality/compliance management tools.

Experience

Minimum

Desired

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Aviation Compliance Monitoring, Quality Assurance, CAMO, CAR-145 Maintenance, Airworthiness, Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, or Investigation functions within an Airline/MRO/OEM environment. Experience in AMOS and aviation digital systems preferred.

• Experience in DGCA regulatory requirements, audit management, compliance monitoring programs, and closure of regulatory findings, including DGCA, and IOSA audits

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