Aerospace Compliance Engineer

MPI Limited
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, United Kingdom
Last month
Posted
13 Apr 2026 (Last month)

MPI are currently recruiting for a Compliance Engineer for our client based in Stansted Airport. This is a permanent role.

The salary will be discussed on application and is dependant on experience

This role is Monday to Friday 08.00 to 16.30

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager, the Quality Engineer is responsible for assisting with the assurance of the Quality system in an aircraft maintenance environment in accordance with the requirements of the UK CAA, EASA, and various National Regulatory bodies with regard to the maintenance approvals the company holds.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable for maintaining the Quality Management System in accordance with our clients Ltd processes and procedures

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Carrying out internal Part 145 audits, including maintenance sample audits and aircraft inspections along with audits of suppliers and contracted organisations

Provide on-site support to the base maintenance activities in Stansted, as well as more occasional support to line station activities in Luton

Develop a close relationship with all responsible managers within the Part 145 organisation to promote Quality and Safety systems

Review applicable standards for each audit and prepare documentation including the updating of audit checklists

Support the internal approval process, including supplier audits and the issue of single event authorisations

Organise audit opening and closing meetings to ensure that the scope of the audit is fully understood, and findings/timescales and corrective / preventive actions are agreed/fully understood

Demonstrate an ‘added value approach’ to auditing

Maintain an effective working relationship with the Regulatory Authority

Maintaining accurate and up to date information within the departmental Quality Databases and KPI’s.

Review Maintenance Organisation audit trends and recommend appropriate actions

Supporting the certifying staff authorisation process

Performing of any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company

AUTHORITIES

To provide assistance to the Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager (QCMM)

To request assistance from other departments

To propose additional trainings and procedures updates

QUALIFICATIONS PREREQUISITES

Possession of a recognised Lead Auditor qualification or have the ability to work towards achieving this

Excellent working knowledge of EASA/UK CAA Part-145 & Part-66 along with knowledge of Part CAMO

A team player with a proven track record in building strong working relationships with customers (internal & external)

Good computer skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, particularly Excel

Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to organise own workload whilst under pressure work and remotely within a matrix organisation

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas

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