Quality Engineer III

Location: Seattle, WA | Job Type: 12 months + Travel: Contractors for domestic travel, perform 2‑3 reviews a month, each travel 2‑3 days plus

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior M&E Quality Assurance Auditor to lead aviation maintenance and engineering quality audits, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, internal procedures, industry standards, and supplier requirements. This is a senior individual‑contributor role with responsibility for complex audits, corrective actions, root‑cause analysis, risk management, and the C.A.S.E. (Coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation) Audit Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct complex M&E Quality Assurance audits using established methodologies and audit workpapers.
• Evaluate operational processes for compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Perform C.A.S.E. audits and support supplier quality evaluations.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and develop, monitor, and validate corrective actions.
• Maintain audit findings, results, and corrective actions in the QA database.
• Communicate audit scope, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.
• Support Safety Management System (SMS) activities and promote operational safety.
• Help develop long‑term QA audit strategies based on risk assessments and C.A.S.E. requirements.
• Support external audits, DOD surveys, IOSA reviews, and other aviation quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of airline, aviation auditing, or related experience in lieu of degree.
• C.A.S.E. Qualified Auditor.
• Knowledge of FAA regulations, aviation maintenance operations, policies, and procedures.
• Experience auditing and documenting complex business or operational processes.
• Ability to manage audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, corrective actions, and follow‑up.
• Strong analytical, investigative, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel frequently, including internationally.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid FAA A&P, Powerplant, or Repairman certification.
• Professional audit or quality certification/training, such as:
  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • ISO Quality Auditor
• Experience with aviation maintenance quality assurance, supplier audits, SMS, IOSA, or DOD reviews.