Engine Operational Quality Manager

Purpose of the role

The purpose of the role is to direct, coordinate, and continuously improve the quality assurance activities of Engine Services Legacy, as well as to act as the primary Quality interlocutor between Iberia MRO and IAG Engine Tech.

The person in this role will lead the Random Inspection Team and ensure the correct execution of the Quality oversight program, the application of Quality standards, and the continuous improvement of operational processes.

Likewise, they will coordinate Quality activities linked to shared services and the operational interfaces between Iberia MRO and IAG Engine Tech, ensuring that standards are applied consistently and that regulatory compliance, business continuity, and operational excellence are maintained.

The position will report to the Quality Manager and will contribute to the effective implementation of the Quality Management System in Engine Services Legacy.

The main challenge will be to ensure homogeneous Quality supervision in Engine Services Legacy and, at the same time, support the implementation of common standards and effective operational interfaces with IAG Engine Tech.

The job holder will supervise the Random Inspection Program and ensure that inspections are properly planned, carried out, and analyzed to detect systemic risks, improvement opportunities, and potential regulatory non-compliances.

Another essential objective will be to maintain fluid Quality coordination between Iberia MRO and IAG Engine Tech. To this end, they will support common processes, shared services, capability development, and organizational changes, with defined governance and in compliance with applicable regulations.

They will also drive the standardization of operations, performance monitoring, and the dissemination of best practices in Engine Services.

· Direct and develop the Random Inspection Team.

· Assign inspections according to operational priorities and business risks.

· Ensure the competence, qualification, and continuous development of inspectors.

· Homogenize inspection criteria and reporting standards.

· Monitor team performance and identify development needs.

· Contribute to succession planning within the Quality function.

· Manage the Engine Services Legacy Random Inspection Program.

· Coordinate operational inspections to verify compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements.

· Ensure that inspection plans are executed effectively.

· Analyze inspection trends and detect systemic improvement opportunities.

· Monitor Quality performance indicators.

· Ensure the effective follow-up of corrective actions derived from inspections.

· Coordinate independent audits by aeronautical authorities, customers, and suppliers.

· Plan and perform operational sampling and inspections of products and processes, ensuring their follow-up.

· Manage audit findings and coordinate root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (RCA/CAPA), verifying their closure and effectiveness.

· Evaluate the compliance and regulatory readiness of new capabilities, and support approval and implementation processes.

· Coordinate the management of the MOE, general procedures, and regulatory documentation within the assigned scope, guaranteeing document control, reviews, traceability, and distribution, in accordance with EASA and UK CAA requirements.

· Collaborate in the monitoring of applicable licenses and authorizations, including Part-66 and SO1/SO2, and their validity and associated records.

· Act as the Quality and Compliance reference for the assigned business units, coordinate the Quality interface with customers and external audits, and support the compliance of each unit.

· Ensure the effective supervision of contractors and subcontractors, coordinating activities and verifying compliance with applicable requirements.

· Coordinate the preparation and application of Quality procedures for operations.

· Ensure that procedures remain aligned with regulatory requirements and company standards.

· Drive operational standardization and the adoption of best practices.

· Support the implementation of new operational processes.

· Act as the primary Quality interlocutor between Iberia MRO and IAG Engine Tech.

· Coordinate Quality activities affecting shared operational processes.

· Support the implementation of common Quality standards.

· Coordinate the Quality aspects of transition projects and new operating models.

· Support governance meetings between both organizations.