Assistant Quality Manager

The HAECO Group is an independent global provider of high-quality MRO services. We offer a broad range of aviation products and services that enable our customers to operate their aircraft, engines and components safely and efficiently. Headquartered in Hong Kong since 1950, our global reach has extended as we have grown. We now have operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Americas and other parts of the world. Based at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), HAECO Hong Kong offer a full range of services including airframe services, line services, component services, engine services, inventory technical management, cabin solutions, freighter conversions, technical training and AOG support. Position Description Reporting to Quality Manager, the AQM will take up the duties of QA functions and lead the respective QA teams. What You’ll Do Internal safety & quality audits – To manage, lead, conduct and report internal safety and quality audits in accordance with the audit programme; and to follow up the corrective and preventive actions with the auditees. External audits by aviation authorities / customers – To manage the external audits from aviation authorities, customers and certification/accreditation bodies, which include coordination with the external parties the planning, logistics, activities, reports and follow-up actions; and coordination with internal stakeholders in corresponding audit process. Approval application and renewal process – To liaise with aviation authorities / customers in the process of approval application, change and renewal. Event investigation – To manage, lead, perform and report event investigation; and to follow up the recommended actions with the stakeholders. Company procedure manuals review and writing – To manage, lead and perform procedure review and writing. Supplier approval process – To review quality management system (QMS) information provided by suppliers, to evaluate the suppliers' QMS and to make recommendation to supplier approvals; and to perform supplier audit. Verification of capability assessment – To verify the adequacy and correctness of capability assessment documents submitted by production departments. To conduct vendor and HAECO Group companies audit when being assigned QA support to production and support departments – To provide support, advice, consultancy and training in safety and quality related matters Authorisation of certifying staff and maintenance staff – To assess the qualification of authorisation candidates, to perform competence assessment and to make recommendation for issuance of authorisation. Management and processing of SMS and QMS tasks in IT applications Safety Review Panel Meeting – To assist Quality Manager in safety and quality data collection, analysis, reporting and presentation in SRP Meeting Safety Action Group Meeting – To assist Quality Manager in administration of SAG meeting of respective area(s) Projects – To act as project leader or to assist GMQ/QM in company-wide projects, KPI projects, CoE projects, etc. CoE activities – To act as leader or working team in CoE activities HAECO Group supporting activities – To compile safety and quality monthly report for Board of Directors, compile half-yearly report for Audit Committee of Board, perform Group safety and quality data analysis, and prepare presentation, papers and reports for Group QA Meeting, etc. To coordinate publication of safety and quality promotion materials Supervisory role in team tasks – To manage working teams and team tasks. Management role in assisting Quality Manager – To assist Quality Manager in administration of the assigned team and delegated and/or deputised tasks. What You’ll Need Technical and other Relevant Experience Holder of an academic degree, associate or higher diploma Or, Holder of an aircraft maintenance licence, maintenance authorisation or design authorisation Or, In lieu of the above qualification, a candidate with 7 years experience in airline engineering, aircraft, engine or component maintenance organisation may be considered. 7 years experience in airline engineering, aircraft, engine or component maintenance organisation Qualifications and other Relevant Knowledge Working knowledge, experience and track record in safety and quality assurance in aircraft maintenance Good proficiency in speaking and writing English Resources management and planning skills Teamwork, decision-making and leadership skills Knowledge and application of aviation legislations and regulatory requirements Knowledge and application of procedures of maintenance organisation Knowledge and application of quality system requirements of maintenance organisation Knowledge and application of aviation safety management system requirements Knowledge and application of auditing skills (e.g. questioning skills, judgement of compliance vs. non compliance, handling of conflicts, etc.) Knowledge and application of investigation skills (e.g. human factors references, Boeing MEDA, James Reason's references, Swiss Cheese, Just Policy, etc.) Problem solving skills Knowledge and application of quality management system standard (e.g. ISO 9001) and quality management tools (e.g. PDCA, process approach, QA, QC, SPC, 4M+1E, Cause & Effect Analysis (Fish bone), etc.) Knowledge and application of quality improvement tools (e.g. Six Sigma) Knowledge and application of personal management tools (e.g. 7 Habits, Leadership by Giuliani - Bruce's story "Preparedness", etc.) HAECO Group is an equal opportunity employer. At HAECO, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment for all our people regardless of their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship, family status, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, religious or political beliefs. We believe in creating an environment where people feel comfortable at work and are able to realise their full potential. Build your career with us and be part of something bigger at HAECO Reference ID: 859 Candidates not contacted 4-6 weeks after submission of applications and/or interviews may consider their application unsuccessful. All information provided by candidates will be treated in strict confidence and will be used for employment purpose only. #J-18808-Ljbffr