MRO Quality Lead

Coventry
4 weeks ago
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Are you an experienced Quality Lead with expertise in MRO and Part 145 regulations? Do you have a passion for aviation safety, risk management, and compliance? If so, I want to hear from you!

I am seeking an experienced MRO Quality Lead to join a leading aerospace maintenance organisation. This role is perfect for a safety professional eager to drive the Safety Management System (SMS), ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations, and support continuous improvement in an MRO environment.

MRO Quality Lead

14 month Fixed Term Contract

Competitive Salary on Offer + Bonus

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm (Flexible Working Hours Available)

Coventry

MRO Quality Lead

Job Description

Oversee the Safety Reporting and Occurrence Reporting System, ensuring timely investigations and corrective actions.
Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies to enhance operational safety.
Ensure compliance with Part 145, Part 21, IA9100/9110/9120 regulations and liaise with aviation authorities (UKCAA, EASA, FAA).
Provide safety training, foster a safety culture, and integrate incident feedback into recurrent training.
Lead internal safety audits, prepare for external regulatory audits, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Act as a focal point for safety communication with internal teams, customers, and regulators.

MRO Quality Lead

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Experience in aviation safety management, with a strong understanding of Part 145 maintenance organisations
Practical experience in human factors, just culture principles, and regulatory safety standards.
Experience in the aerospace sector, including MRO operations.
Engineering/technical degree or aircraft maintenance qualification, with additional training acceptable to regulatory bodies.
Strong knowledge of safety investigations, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Cause & Effect, 8D, etc.).
Demonstrated success in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.). 

MRO Quality Lead

Company Benefits

Bonus
10% Pension

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or email me at (url removed)

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