Audit and Compliance Manager
Date: Aug 20, 2025
Location: Pensacola, FL, US, 32504
Company: STENA
Who YOU are and what You can become:
Are you a quality-focused professional with a strong background in audits and compliance? In this role, you’ll lead external audit coordination, ensure adherence to FAA and customer requirements, and support continuous improvement across the organization. You’ll work closely with internal teams, regulators, and customers to uphold and enhance quality standards. If you have experience in quality systems, strong leadership skills, and a sharp eye for detail, we want to hear from you! With this opportunity, your career isn’t just taking flight, it’s cleared for ascent!
Who WE are and where WE are going:
ST Engineering Aerospace is located at Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently.
What YOU will do:
The Manager Audit & Compliance (QA) shall be responsible to the Director Quality for Quality Systems.
In This Role YOU will:
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The Manager Audit & Compliance shall be responsible to the Director Quality for Audit & Compliance portions in Quality System.
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The Manager A&C shall plan, direct, lay out and coordinate external audit activities from airworthiness authorities and customers.
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The Manager A&C shall be responsible for overseeing the evaluations of VT MAE’s quality system requirements for compliance with FAA, VT MAE, customer, and other regulatory requirements and evaluating the conformity activities with respect to those requirements.
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In addition, the Manager A&C has the authority and shall:
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Select, train, and assist his/her subordinates in proper procedure, methods, and practices to be followed in each respective duty.
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Follow up on corrective/preventive action items addressing non-conformities
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Coordinate, develop, and implement programs that will enhance productivity and quality for all departments
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Assist those responsible for non-conformity in the determination of the root cause and steps required for both corrective and preventive actions.
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Periodically review past non-conformities and other available data to identify recurring non-conformities and the root causes as opportunities for quality system improvement.
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Assist Training, Production and Quality management in educating personnel on the requirements of the customers and regulatory requirements.
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Interface with VT MAE management and customer representatives or airworthiness authorities as necessary to facilitate program and quality system improvements.
Perform other job functions as directed by the Quality Director.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Good working knowledge or the ability to acquire skills in the following:
Documented leadership experience, either corporate or military. Proficient with Microsoft Office computer applications; strong writing and presentation skills; proficient skills in organizing, analyzing and preparing reports; excellent communication skills; strong interpersonal skills needed for frequent interaction with customers, Leads, Managers and Directors. Working knowledge of aircraft manuals and related materials; working knowledge of aircraft maintenance and non-destructive testing; knowledge of paperwork procedures including job cards/time cards, routine/non-routine cards, S.R.M.’s, and work sign-off procedures; familiar with F.A.R.’s and company policies and procedures.
WORKING ENVIROMENT:
Climate controlled environment as well as industrial non-climate-controlled environment.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS:
A strong level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship among employees, various departments, management, and the public.
PHYSICAL ENVRONMENT:
Essential responsibilities are performed in a climate-controlled office but not limited to the office. Must be able to cope with stress and mental exhaustion due to the pressures of accomplishing set goals, meeting short deadlines, maintaining numerous projects simultaneously, employee confrontations and long work hours.
What YOU Need:
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Bachelor degree or equivalent in training, education and/or experience required
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5 years quality or maintenance supervisory / management experience required
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FAA A&P License preferred
YOU get more than Just compensation with US:
As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value and help make ST Engineering the best place to learn and work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage and retain the most talented people and offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you and your family.
Some of the benefits we offer are listed below:
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Medical Benefits
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Vision Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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401k with Employer match
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PTO
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Company provided uniforms
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6 Nationally recognized holidays
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Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Company sponsored events throughout the year
Background and Drug Screening Requirements- As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.
Equal Opportunity- It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made. ST Engineering North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.
Nearest Major Market: Pensacola