Quality Staff Engineer

The Quality Engineer reports directly to the APAC Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager and provides oversight, development, and maintenance of Part-145 Regulatory Compliance (RC) programs, approvals, processes, and procedures ensuring adherence to policies and standards within the framework of Na􀆟onal Avia􀆟on Authority (NAA) requirements. Collaborates and supports Panasonic Technical Services (PTS) with RC leadership providing guidance and support. Performs technical administra􀆟on in the achievement of maintaining compliance of the audit schedule and issuance of authorisations.

Program Monitoring & Authorisations

• Provides interpretation of policies, regulatory/governmental regulations, and agency guidelines to assure compliance.
• Develop and maintain procedure framework to ensure regulatory, customer and internal compliance requirements are met.
• Ensure upkeep, assessment and distribution of all regulatory material and ensuring compliance with such documents.

Audit

• Audit various PAC locations to verify that regulatory, customer and internal RC requirements are met.
• Plan, conduct, and complete audits for compliance to Part-145 & SMS requirements.
• Record any observed non-compliance/conformance or unacceptable standards and bring to the attention of the responsible manager/individual concerned, with a time scale for remedial action to be completed.
• Monitor preventative/corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Support and interface with PAC Customers and NAAs during site certification or recertification audits.
• Support special audits and independent assessments as assigned.

Process Improvement

• Ensure RC programs and policies are maintained and modified regularly.
• Collaborate with the global RC team to develop uniform standards worldwide.
• Evaluate and develop improved (effectivity) techniques for the control of compliance and increased
  customer satisfaction.
• Analyze performance/activity data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for continuous
  improvement.
• Recommend and support corporate level improvement initiatives and actions whilst ensuring that
  NAA compliance takes precedence.
• Prepare presenta􀆟ons and report on activities relating to RC activities.

Training

• Develop, deliver, and improve RC related training.

Other tasks

• Maintain and update RC databases/sources as applicable.
• Any other duties as assigned by the APAC Senior Manager.
• 25 of both domestic and international travel may be required.

Knowledge And Skills Requirements:

• Uses professional concepts and applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of
  issues.
• Works on problems of moderate to diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of
  identifiable factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Avionics Line Maintenance and Repair experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Experience of airside ramp environment.
• Ability to work in a highly visible & demanding environment.
• Ability to interact at all levels of internal and external customers
• Knowledge of SMS, CASA/CAANZ/GCAA/FAA/EASA and other NAA (as applicable) regulations for Maintenance Repair Organizations (MRO).
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project, MS Visio)
• Requires strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to convey/sell ideas, share key
  information, and generate enthusiasm/participation across all departments.
• Ability to adjust communication styles for various audiences.
• Ability to work effectively within a multicultural environment.
• A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a
  wide range of issues in creative ways.
• Works on problems and projects of complex/advanced scope.
• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelors in Aviation Maintenance or Aviation related discipline or equivalent experience in the
  Part 121/145 regulatory framework is desirable.
• LAME/A&P/Part-66 license experience/knowledge
  

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