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RAVE Aerospace LLC Senior Quality Engineer (Regulatory) in Brea, California
Job Summary:
The Senior Quality Engineer leads cross-functional quality initiatives across the value chain to ensure robust product realization, compliance, and production readiness. This role is responsible for resolving complex quality issues, interpreting and aligning technical and regulatory requirements, and driving systemic improvements across supply chain, production, and customer performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Complex Problem Resolution & Systemic Improvement
Lead resolution of complex issues across supply chain, internal production, and customer/field performance
Drive permanent corrective actions using RCCA, eliminating systemic defect drivers and recurring issues
Lead improvements in process capability, defect reduction, and cost of poor quality (COPQ)
Identify and resolve gaps between regulatory requirements and operational execution to ensure sustainable compliance across the value chain
Technical Requirements Interpretation & Integration
Interpret engineering, customer, and regulatory requirements (AS9100, FAA/EASA, etc.)
Resolve conflicts between design intent, manufacturing capability, and customer expectations
Define how requirements are translated into process controls and implemented across production and inspection throughout the value chain
Apply FAA and EASA regulatory requirements (e.g., Part 21, Part 145, POA/DOA frameworks) to production, inspection, and release processes
Provide technical guidance to engineers and cross-functional teams
Product Realization & Production Readiness
Lead quality integration into NPI and production ramp activities
Ensure processes are scalable, capable, and aligned with production rate requirements
Establish effective control strategies and validation approaches
Customer & Field Quality Leadership
Lead customer issue resolution including root cause, corrective action, and communication
Analyze field performance and reliability trends
Drive feedback loops into engineering, supply chain, and operations
Regulatory & Compliance Integration
Ensure alignment with regulatory and customer requirements across the value chain
Represent quality in audits and serve as a primary interface with regulatory authorities (FAA, EASA) for audits, inquiries, and approvals
Support and maintain regulatory approvals (e.g., FAA Part 21, Part 145, EASA Part 21G/21J), ensuring compliance is integrated into operational processes
Cross-Functional Leadership & Mentorship
Lead and influence cross-functional teams to drive alignment and execution
Communicate complex issues clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Mentor and develop engineers in problem solving, requirements application, and process discipline
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
6–10 years of experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of:
Advanced RCCA methodologies
Engineering drawings and specifications (GD&T)
Aerospace regulatory frameworks (AS9100, FAA, EASA)
Demonstrated ability to:
Interpret and reconcile complex technical and regulatory requirements
Apply regulatory requirements into production, inspection, and release processes
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems
Drive systemic improvements across multiple areas of the value chain
Influence without direct authority and build alignment across organizations
Communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, customers, and regulators
Experience:
Direct experience working with regulatory agencies (FAA and/or EASA), including audits, approvals, or compliance activities
Experience operating within approved environments (FAA Part 21, Part 145, EASA Part 21G/21J)
Experience supporting or operating within a Production Organization Approval (POA) or equivalent
Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills
Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $97,500 - $117,000 per year however, base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
Discretionary bonus program
Future financial security with a 401(k) program with company match
Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off
Safran Passenger Innovations does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.