Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Job

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team at an FAA 14 CFR Part 21 and Part 145 repair station. Our products include lap belts, multi-point safety restraints, and airbag systems for aircraft. The Quality Engineer will work in our repair station, managing documentation and data related to the repair and overhaul of equipment. Previous experience with safety restraints is not required; any aerospace component repair station experience will suffice.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage ISO/AS9100 quality documentation and FAA 14 CFR Part 21 and Part 145 quality system documentation.
• Act as the main point of contact for customer auditors and regulatory agencies, and schedule on-site quality audits.
• Manage a large volume of quality system data, including operational performance data and quality management system documents, coordinating revisions as necessary.
• Coordinate product or manufacture-related issues, provide AmSafe employee training, and participate in continuous improvement events and other improvement programs.
• Conduct training sessions and manage multiple databases for quality records.
• Coordinate procedural initiatives and support production personnel with problem resolution and customer flow-down initiatives.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an FAA Part 21 & 145 environment.
• 5 years of experience with FAA 14 CFR Part 21 and Part 145 quality system documentation.
• 5 years of experience with AS-9100 and FAA quality standards.
• 5 years of experience in Aerospace Quality Systems.
• Formal and current accreditation as an ISO/AS9100 lead auditor.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• BS in an engineering or technical discipline preferred.
• Competence in electromechanical assemblies.
• Well-rounded experience in manufacture-related quality systems.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate procedural initiatives.

Work Environment:

This role operates in both an office and manufacturing environment, spending time in the FAA repair station and quality labs, including metrology. This position is 100% onsite. The company operates as a small entity with less than 200 employees, offering a close-knit culture with the backing and resources of a larger international organization. There is a strong emphasis on internal promotion, encouraging career growth up to two levels beyond the current position.

Job Type & Location:

This is a permanent position based out of Phoenix, Arizona.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $105,000.00/yr. BENEFITS SUMMARY 2025AMSAFE COVERAGE (all group health plans) effective the first day of the month following the first day of active employment EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS (all group benefit plans) employee monthly contribution MEDICAL PLAN: Transdigm offers five (5) medical deductible plan options: Anthem Arizona BCBS $400 $900 $1,850* $3,300* $4,500*EE: $379.33 $211.81 $98.13 $72.22 $33.18EE+SP: $893.60 $456.28 $212.26 $151.79 $69.67EE + Child(ren): $800.78 $401.70 $186.86 $134.12 $63.03EE + Family: $1,276.56 $651.58 $303.88 $223.03 $99.53 *High Deductible plans - If you elect a High Deductible plan, $1,850 or $3,300, Transdigm will contribute towards your HSA. The contribution from Transdigm can range from $250 to $1,250 depending on the High Deductible plan you elect. The $4,500.00 does not qualify for a Transdigm HSA contribution Reimbursement Accounts• Flexible Spending Account• Health Savings Accounts• Dependent Care Flexible Account DENTAL PLAN: CIGNA, INC Annual Max Benefit: $1,000/individual $2,000/individual NoneBasic Plus-max benefit Enhanced with Orthodontia DHMO EE: $11.09 $21.77 $9.49EE+SP: $21.09 $41.39 $12.29EE+ Child(ren) $22.62 $45.74 $15.58EE + Family: $33.29 $65.34 $24.36 VISION PLAN: VSP EE: $6.19EE+SP: $12.58EE+Child(ren) $13.47EE+Family: $20.02. LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE – Eligible as of date of hire• Employee Basic Life and AD&D benefit is 2x your annual base salary up to $1,000,000. If your benefit is over $50,000, you may select $50,000 to avoid imputed income tax. In the future, if you want to change your election from $50,000 to 2x your annual salary, you will have to go through Evidence of Insurability. Newly hired employees earning more than $50,000 will be defaulted to the 2x annual base salary up to the $1,000,000 coverage level If no enrollment action is taken.• Employee -Supplemental Life increments of $10,000 up to the lesser of 5x your base salary or $500,000 – Newly eligible to elect up to $200,000 without going through Evidence of Insurability• Spouse – Supplemental Life increments of $5,000 up to the lesser of $250,000 or 50% of the employees benefit amount – Newly eligible to elect up to $50,000 without going through Evidence of insurability.• Child(ren) – Supplemental Life increments of $5,000 up to $20,000. For children up to 6 months old, the maximum is $1,000.• Employee AD&D – increments of $10,000 up to the lesser of 5x your base salary or $500,000• Spouse AD&D – 50% of employee's coverage up to $250,000• Child(ren) AD&D – 15% of Employees coverage up to $75,000• Spouse and Child(ren) AD&D – 40% of the employee's coverage up to $200,000 if the claim is for the spouse, or 10% of the employee's coverage up to $50,000 if the claim is for the child SHORT TERM DISABILITY PLAN• No cost to Employee• Replaces 60% of your income up to a maximum of $2,000 per week.• 7 day elimination period• Maximum benefit period earlier of the 25th week or the end of your disabilities LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE • No cost to Employee• Replaces 60% of your income up to a maximum of $12,000 per month• Elimination period, the end of Short-Term Disability benefits or 180 days, whichever is greater• Maximum benefit payment will last for as long as you are disabled or until you reach your Social Security Normal Retirement Age, whichever is sooner TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Reimbursement for eligible expenses is limited to 50% of tuition expenses and with a grade of a C or better, up to the maximum of $5,250.00 per calendar. TRANSDIGM 401(K) PLAN: You can enter the Plan as soon as administratively feasible following the later of your date of hire or the date you become an eligible employee. Company matches 50% up to your contribution of 6%. VACATION:0-5 years 2 weeks (80 hours) 5-15 years 3 weeks (120 hours)15+ years 4 weeks (160 hours) HOLIDAYS: Offers nine (9) paid holidays to all eligible employees