MANAGER, QUALITY CONTROL/CHIEF INSPECTOR

Who YOU are and what You can become:  

Are you ready to elevate your quality leadership career to the next level? Join ST Engineering San Antonio Aerospace, Inc., a global leader in aviation maintenance, repair, and engineering trusted by major airlines and airfreight carriers worldwide. Our quality leaders drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold the highest standards of safety and airworthiness in a fast-growing, world-class MRO environment. As the Manager, Quality / Chief Inspector, you will play a critical role in overseeing the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, improving operational performance, and leading high-performing quality teams. From managing aircraft inspections and audit programs to influencing enterprise-wide quality standards and regulatory initiatives, we invest in your growth while you help keep the world's fleets flying safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry requirements.

Who WE are and where WE are going:  

At ST Engineering, we apply our technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives. Our dedication to excellence and strong track record have earned us a distinctive reputation for quality and trust as a global technology, defense, and engineering group. Our diverse portfolio spans aerospace, smart city, defense, and public security sectors. As we continue to expand globally, our engineering expertise is at the forefront of transforming aviation systems and future-proofing critical infrastructure.

What YOU will do: 

The Manager Quality Control/Chief Inspector responsible to the Director of Quality for the management and execution of all Quality Control Inspections.   He/she shall serve as a member of the Management Team and is primarily responsible for ensuring product and service quality.

In This Role, You Will:

• Provide leadership and supervise quality control inspection staff to ensure high productivity and technical integrity.
• Interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within the company.
• Implement and maintain quality control objectives and criteria consistent with customer requirements and Company’s goals and missions.
• Coordinate objectives with production procedure in cooperation with other Company managers to maximize product reliability and minimize cost.
• Provide and oversee inspection activity for products throughout the Company. 
• Ensure a high level of internal and external customer engagement.  Investigate (and correct) internal and external customer issues relating to quality control.
• Apply total quality management tools and approaches to analytical and reporting processes.
• Design, develop and implement quality control training programs.
• Maintain an active involvement in continuous improvement efforts to achieve Company goals.
• Interact with the FAA (FSDO & CMO) on matters pertaining to inspection and quality control.
• Assess quality control resources requirements for each project and make daily adjustments for schedule and financial success.
• Play a leading role in long-term planning process for the quality control department, including all initiatives geared toward operational excellence.
• Ensure efficient collaboration and coordination between relevant support departments to meet operational goals.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Working knowledge or ability to acquire skills in the following: 

• Demonstrated knowledge, or the ability to acquire proficiency, in effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present ideas, provide instructions, and offer guidance to subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, and external agencies in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to ensure instructions are properly executed and requested information is obtained accurately and timely.
• Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and lead teams to achieve organizational goals, improve productivity, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities while maintaining appropriate oversight and accountability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated creativity, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, and results-oriented work environment.
• The Manager, Quality Control/Chief Inspector may delegate duties and responsibilities to qualified personnel as necessary; however, such delegation does not relieve the Manager, Quality Control/Chief Inspector of overall responsibility and accountability for the Quality Control function and regulatory compliance.

What YOU need:

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

SUPERVISION: The incumbent normally performs the duty assignment at his or her discretion and is limited only by policies set by administrative or legislative authority. Total end results determine the effectiveness of job performance.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS: A strong level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship among employees, various departments, management, and the public.

 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: 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. Evaluate departmental operations recommending improvements in quality, productivity and employee relations. Implement programs and/or procedures that strive for excellence in quality as maintained by VT San Antonio Aerospace, Inc. Quality Assurance program.  Resolve departmental problems by identify the problem, researching alternatives, analysing the costs and benefits, implementing the best alternative and evaluating the end results.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

          EDUCATION:          Four years BS or equivalent in Training, Education and/or experience.

          Experience:            Five years Commercial Maintenance, five years’ Inspection, five years Quality Control Management.

YOU get more than Just compensation with US: 

ST Engineering considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location.  

Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

• Annual bonus incentive
• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 

• Disability 
• PTO  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities 

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 committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.   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.

Reasonable Accommodations - 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 1-571-771-0101.or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us