Associate Manager, Quality (Product & Documentation)

About SAESLA joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services.As a result of the sustained business growth, SAESL has continued to expand its facilities and develop new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes: Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports our best in class engine turnaround times.Why Join SAESLStaff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)Training/Career Progression OpportunitiesJob SecurityJob DescriptionQuality Compliance and Controls Framework Design, implement and sustain all Process Quality Control activities in Engine Overhaul production area to drive towards zero defects strategy through documentation accuracy, final gate Quality check before release, Quality improvementsLead and collaborate with Quality, Safety (HSE), QSSRL COE functions and Business Unit QSSRL of the Quality framework and PQC programmes Engage business units to implement and sustain policies, procedures and measures to enhance the capability for engines and modules assembly/disassembly in business units and work areasBusiness Unit EngagementLead and engage business units and conduct inspections/audits to ensure compliance to processes that are aligned to SAESL’s SMS and relevant regulatory requirementsSupport event investigation read across and containment activities including validating completed investigation root cause analysis & corrective/preventive actions implemented at business unitsSupport engine operations value stream on gate card, risk release and customer eye overcheck including interfacing with external customers on Receive in Check findings Lean Operating System and Project ManagementCollaborate with all levels of stakeholders and across functions to drive Zero Defects strategy and promote a positive safety, compliance and continuous improvement cultureResponsible to drive department business process operating system maturity level to be effective and efficient Lead & manage improvement projects (scope, schedule, milestones, escalation and cost) through data analysis for PQC team and cross functional teams to achieve efficient, effective and quality programmes Governance & ReportingReport status of in year Quality performance, key risks and actionsReport on Quality/PQC strategic actions to manage risks, improve performance and cultureEngage Airline customers technical/quality teams on improvement activities and best practices sharing on Customer Eye Overcheck/ Receive in Chek inspections findings. Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field. Certifications in Quality Assurance, Internal Auditing (ISO 9001/AS9110), or Aviation Safety. Training in Human Factors, EASA Part 66 Module 10 (Aviation Legislation), or equivalent CAAS regulatory understanding. Additional training in RCA, 8D, or Lean Six Sigma is advantageous. Minimum 10 years of experience in aerospace MRO, ideally within Quality Control, Documentation, or Airworthiness Compliance functions. Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience managing a team, preferably in a shift-based production or inspection setting. A good knowledge of large Civil Engines. Analytical and resourceful in complex technical problem solving.Proven knowledge of airworthiness and regulatory standards (EASA Part 145, FAA, CAAS, AS9110), and experience in applying them in repair and inspection environments. Expert understanding and application of management systems (Process Quality Control, ISO, QMS, SMS) with a focus on solutioning and maturing of framework.Reviewing and releasing repair documentation and certification records. Final engine/component checks including customer-facing review or release activities. Working with cross-functional teams to resolve non-conformities. Hands-on involvement in CAPA execution and quality data management. Strong coordination capabilities with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Airworthiness teams. Good stakeholder management with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with working in a multi-site or matrixed quality structure is an advantage. Proficient in Microsoft Office tools. Experience in Microsoft Power Platforms (e.g. PowerBI, PowerAutomate) is preferred.