Safran · 23 hours ago
Chief Inspector- Part 145 Repair Station (Aerospace)
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSafran Landing Systems Wheel & Brake Services is a subsidiary of Safran USA, part of a global high-technology leader in aviation, defense, and space. The Chief Inspector will lead quality control and assurance functions at the FAA-certified repair station, overseeing compliance with the AS9110 Quality Management System and serving as the liaison to regulatory bodies.
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Responsibilities
Own and maintain the facility’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety Management System (SMS)
Lead and host FAA, customer, third-party, and internal audits
Plan, execute, and close internal audits
Manage audit findings, corrective actions, and preventive actions to closure
Maintain compliance evidence and audit readiness at all times
Conducts process and product audits annually
Lead product investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development
Ensure effective containment, correction, and systemic prevention of quality issues
Monitor trends and systemic risks; escalate as needed to leadership
Own training compliance tracking and qualification records for the repair station
Support new-hire orientation for quality and regulatory topics
Ensure recurrent and regulatory training requirements are met and documented
Ensures personnel have appropriate knowledge and training to safely perform duties
Maintain control of technical documents, manuals, procedures, and revisions
Ensure controlled distribution and proper implementation of quality procedures
Coordinate updates driven by regulatory changes, audit findings, or internal improvements
Partner with inspection and production leadership to improve quality performance
Provide quality metrics, trend analysis, and risk reporting to site and organizational leadership
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of experience in a QA/QC role
Prior supervisory experience and team leadership required
Experience with ERP systems
FAA Airframe and Powerplant license and/or FAA Repairman Certificate (or ability to obtain)
Strong understanding of AS9100
Skilled in technical writing, documentation control, and interpreting regulatory and engineering documents
Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality tools/methodologies
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred
5+ years of experience working directly with FAA regulations strongly preferred
Auditing experience strongly preferred
FAA, EASA, and 14 CFR Part 21, 43, 65, and 145 preferred
Experience with NDT procedures and precision measuring instruments a plus
Company
Safran
Safran is an international technology group with divisions in aerospace, defense, and security.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Pierre-Antony Vastra
Safran Aerosystems - Executive VP, Communication and Secretary General (Safran Aerosystems)
Tinku Rasheed
Director, Product Management
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