On Wing Support Quality Leader

Job Description Summary

The On Wing Support Dubai Quality Manager will be responsible for key functional, business, and company objectives and report to the Global On Wing Support Quality Leader. In this role, you will solve complex issues affecting the business, executing the long-term business plan and driving quality excellence in the organization. You will work with the larger OWS team (including Global Quality), as well as a cross-functional teams from other organizations.

Job Description

Company Overview:

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Site Overview

For over 40 years, GE Aerospace has had a significant presence on the ground in the United Arab Emirates. With offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Airport Freezone; an On Wing Support Center; partnership engineering, testing, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities across the country; and the Middle East Technology Center focused on solutions for the region’s hot & harsh environment. In addition to career opportunities, our sites offer a culture focused on respect for people and giving back to the community through grants and philanthropic programming.

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, specifically GCAA, FAA and EASA
• Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met.
• All Regulatory, Customer and Supplier audit requirements are satisfied.
• Create a “Culture of Quality,” where Quality is at the forefront of everyone’s mind.
• Create a “Culture of Safety,” where reporting is encouraged, and “Just Culture” is maintained.
• Perform internal audits locally and at remote locations.
• Conduct and own the Quality training plan for all staff as required.
• Work with the Business Leader and support team to maintain the GE Aerospace Production System.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and PFMEA when required.
• Own the proactive quality framework for reducing quality risk at the shop.
• Lead RCCA Execution for the shop facilitating best practice sharing with other GE Aerospace and OWS shops.
• Designated safety investigator for the site
• Designated Employee Representative for PSMP
  
  

• Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent technical degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Aviation industry.
• Experience working with aviation regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145 or FAA FAR 145 procedures or equivalent.
• Qualified Auditor or Auditing Experience
• Five (5) years’ experience in Aircraft or Engine maintenance environment out of which at least two years should be in a managerial position.
• Detailed knowledge of EASA PART-M and PART-145 regulations.
• Detailed knowledge of Quality Systems.
• Detailed knowledge of Safety Management System (SMS).
• Detailed knowledge of this MOE and Engineering Department Processes.
• General familiarization training on a representative sample of engine types maintained.
  
  

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.