The Quality Manager leads and maintains the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with CAR 21 Subpart G (Production Organisation Approval – POA) guidelines as well as international aerospace quality standards AS9100 . This role acts as the primary focal point for regulatory compliance with civil aviation authorities ( DGCA), ensuring all manufactured parts, assemblies, and appliances conform to approved type design and meet strict airworthiness standards prior to release. Key Responsibilities 1. Regulatory Compliance & CAR 21 Subpart G Management • Maintain full compliance with CAR 21 Subpart G requirements for Production Organisation Approval (POA) and ensure alignment with the Production Organisation Exposition (POE). • Manage the issuance and oversight of Authorized Release Certificates (e.g., DGCA / EASA Form 1) for manufactured products, parts, and appliances. • Serve as the official liaison to civil aviation authorities (DGCA/EASA) for POA audits, significant changes, and regulatory reporting. • Manage DOA-POA (Design Organisation Approval – Production Organisation Approval) interfaces, ensuring production alignment with approved Type Designs (TC/STC/ITSO). • Oversee the mandatory occurrence reporting system (MORS) for identified defects, failures, or non-conformances in accordance with CAR 21 provisions. 2. Quality System Oversight & Operations • Oversee and continually optimize the plant-wide Quality Management System (QMS) compliant with AS9100 Rev D and CAR 21 Subpart G. • Drive Non-Conformance Management (NCR), Corrective Action Plans (CAPA), and Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for manufacturing defects. • Oversee First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements. • Maintain calibration control, tool management, and special process validations. 3. Audit & Supplier Quality Assurance • Establish and execute internal audit programs covering manufacturing lines, quality controls, and CAR 21 processes. • Lead regulatory and third-party accreditation audits. • Manage the Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) program, approving raw material, hardware, and sub-tier special process vendors to ensure compliance throughout the supply chain. 4. Leadership & Safety Management System (SMS) • Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing quality team comprising QA/QC engineers, inspectors, and compliance auditors. • Integrate Safety Management System (SMS) principles into the production and quality framework as mandated by CAR 21 regulations. • Establish quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting structures for executive leadership. Requirements Education & Experience • Education: Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME), or a related technical discipline. • Experience: 12+ years of quality engineering experience in aerospace manufacturing, with at least 7+ years in a managerial or lead role.