Quality Engineering & DOA Monitoring Lead

Join the company Poland Engineering center as the Quality Engineering & DOA Monitoring Lead. You will be the gatekeeper of process integrity and regulatory compliance for the Kraków Engineering Center. Acting as the independent monitoring arm of the local design organization, this role supports the Technical Operations leader by deploying, standardizing, and auditing engineering processes. Your primary objective is to guarantee that all local design methods, documentation, and operational workflows strictly adhere to EASA Part 21J requirements and the company CS-25 Design Organization Approval (DOA) guidelines, while ensuring seamless integration with the wider global engineering ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Deployment & Standardization:

  • Local Adaptation: Translate global corporate engineering procedures into actionable, localized work instructions tailored to the Kraków center without compromising global standards.
  • Process Enforcement: Act as the primary enforcer of the Design Assurance System (DAS), ensuring engineers understand and correctly apply the required methods and workflows.
  • Global Integration: Act as the liaison with the Global Quality & Methods team to ensure the Kraków center's tools, templates, and data management systems integrate seamlessly with the global network.

• DOA Compliance & Independent Monitoring:

  • Audit Execution: Conduct independent monitoring and internal audits of the Kraków center’s design activities to verify strict adherence to the company CS-25 DOA procedures.
  • Compliance Verification: Sample and verify engineering deliverables (drawings, stress reports, test plans) to ensure they meet certification standards before final signatory approval.
  • Signatory Management: Support the qualification, tracking, and continuous evaluation of local Compliance Verification Engineers (CVEs) and authorized signatories.

• Quality Engineering & Defect Prevention:

  • Root Cause Analysis: Lead complex investigations using standard methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) when process non-conformances, design escapes, or audit findings occur.
  • Performance Metrics: Define, track, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as First-Time-Right (FTR) rates, rework percentages, and audit non-conformity closures.
  • Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify bottlenecks in the engineering workflow and propose lean engineering process improvements to reduce cycle times while maintaining compliance.

• Export Control & Technology Transfer:

  • Data Classification: Ensure that all engineering artifacts (CAD models, stress reports, test data) are properly evaluated and marked according to EU Dual-Use regulations (and ITAR/EAR, if applicable) prior to any data transfer.
  • System Access Auditing: Audit user access rights within the company's PLM/PDM systems to prevent unauthorized access by restricted nationalities or unapproved entities.
  • TCP Enforcement: Establish and enforce the center's Technology Control Plan (TCP) to regulate the flow of technical data between the Kraków center, the French HQ, and global suppliers.

• Training & Culture:

  • Compliance Culture: Foster a "quality and compliance-first" mindset across the engineering team, emphasizing the critical safety and legal implications of aerospace design and data sharing.
  • Mandatory Training: Develop and deliver mandatory onboarding and refresher training for all local staff regarding EASA regulations, the company CS-25, internal quality manuals, and Export Control awareness.

The Ideal Profile
Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of EASA Part 21 Subpart J (DOA) regulations and the company CS-25 certification frameworks; Strong working knowledge of EU Dual-Use export control regulations (familiarity with US ITAR/EAR regulations is a major plus).
• Audit Credentials: Certified Lead Auditor for aerospace standards (EN/AS9100) is highly desirable.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Process Assurance, or Airworthiness within the aerospace industry.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High authority and diplomacy to challenge technical leaders and enforce compliance strictly and objectively.
• Leadership, strong communication, and listening skills.
• Autonomy, team spirit, and a collaborative mindset.

Employment Type
Permanent

Experience Level
Professional

Job Family
Quality Assurance