Aerospace Inspector

Role Purpose

To lead and strengthen the Quality Management System across aerospace

manufacturing and supply chain operations, ensuring full compliance with global

aviation standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. The role is

responsible for driving zero-defect culture, regulatory readiness, supplier quality

excellence, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Regulatory Compliance

Lead and maintain AS9100 / AS9110 / AS9120 compliant Quality Management

System.

Ensure compliance with DGCA, FAA, EASA and other applicable aerospace regulatory

standards.

Act as Management Representative for certification and surveillance audits.

Oversee NADCAP processes where applicable.

Ensure airworthiness, traceability, and configuration control requirements are strictly

implemented.

Operational Quality Leadership

Drive First Article Inspection (FAI) in line with AS9102 requirements.

Lead root cause analysis (8D, RCCA, Fishbone, 5 Why) and ensure sustainable

corrective and preventive actions.

Oversee inspection, testing, calibration, and metrology systems.

Ensure robust control of non-conforming materials and concession processes.

Drive quality performance metrics (PPM, COPQ, OTIF impact, warranty claims).

Supplier Quality & Risk Management

Develop and manage aerospace-qualified supplier base.

Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments.

Implement supplier development programs focused on process capability (Cp/Cpk),

APQP and PPAP (where applicable).

Mitigate supply chain quality risks through structured monitoring and escalation

frameworks.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

Serve as primary quality interface for aerospace OEMs and Tier-1 customers.

Lead customer audits, quality reviews, and regulatory inspections.

Manage customer complaints and ensure timely closure with data-driven solutions.

Continuous Improvement & Digitalization

Implement Lean, Six Sigma and statistical process control methodologies.

Drive defect prevention initiatives and process standardization.

Leverage digital quality tools, ERP/MES systems for traceability and analytics.

Lead quality culture transformation initiatives across production and engineering

teams.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor cross-functional quality teams including QA, QC, supplier quality,

and compliance professionals.

Build succession capability and technical depth within the quality organization.

Promote strong safety, compliance, and accountability culture.

Required Qualification Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical / Aerospace / Production / Industrial

Engineering preferred).

Master's degree or relevant quality certifications preferred.

Certifications

AS9100 Lead Auditor (mandatory or strongly preferred).

Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred.

Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) advantageous.

Experience

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in aerospace manufacturing or MRO

environment.

Strong exposure to regulatory audits (DGCA, FAA, EASA).

Experience working with aerospace OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or complex manufacturing

environments preferred.

Key Competencies

Deep understanding of aerospace quality standards and regulatory frameworks.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

High attention to detail and documentation rigor.

Strong stakeholder management and audit-facing confidence.

Leadership presence with ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Success Metrics

Zero major audit non-conformities.

Reduction in customer PPM and cost of poor quality.

Improved supplier quality performance.

Sustained regulatory and certification compliance.

Strengthened quality culture across organization.