Director, Quality

ST Engineering North America

Director of Quality leading quality excellence at ST Engineering San Antonio Aerospace. Responsible for shaping the strategic direction of the Quality Management System and mentoring quality professionals.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Management and Safety Management Systems, ensuring compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and effective training programs. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate with regulatory authorities, and execute quality and safety programs in a high-pressure environment.

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FAA A&P CertificateQuality Management ExperienceHeavy Maintenance QC Inspection ExperienceTechnical Writing SkillsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Quality Management SystemsSafety Management SystemsTotal Quality Management (TQM)Quality ControlProblem-Solving Tools

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAbility to Work Under PressureSelf-StarterConfidentiality

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA A&P Certificate

Industry Keywords

Federal Aviation AdministrationAirworthinessRegulatory AuthoritiesComplianceMaintenance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership to the Quality Control departmental teams and other functional units for the deployment and maintenance of an effective Quality Management and Safety Management Systems.
Coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration's representatives relating to the activities on which the approval of the Administration must be obtained, including changes of Operations Specifications and/or manual changes as they apply.
Initiates, reviews and coordinates responses to any concerns or letters arising out of the FAA or airworthiness authority inspections to ensure that the repair station remains in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Acts as a liaison with the different regulatory authorities with regards to certification, audits, correspondence, meetings and other matters.
Assure the airworthiness of all customer aircraft undergoing maintenance, preventive maintenance and alteration in accordance with the provisions of the appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations and take responsibility for the effectiveness of the company’s training program.
Provide coaching and training to the Quality department staff on Quality Management and Safety Management problem-solving tools and techniques, and other requirements for the sustenance and measurement of the effectiveness of these systems.
Lead the development and implementation of a Total Quality Management (TQM) architecture for the business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess FAA A&P Certificate at least for the last 5 years.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as, interact with all levels of employees; management personnel; and customer representatives.
Excellent technical writing skills
Must possess a high degree of confidentiality, the ability to work under pressure, the ability to handle multiple tasks and be a self-starter.
Must be able to execute quality and safety programs
At least 5 years in quality management experience, preferably as a QC Manager or Chief Inspector.
At least 5 years of Heavy Maintenance QC inspection experience.
Experience in dealing with the different regulatory authorities and customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus incentive
401K with company match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Disability
PTO
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Development and Career Growth Opportunities