The Aerospace Deputy Quality Assurance Manager is responsible to support the Quality Assurance Manager for ensuring compliance of EASA Part 21/G Approved Production, organisation with legal, regulatory and normative obligations related to quality, included, but not limited to, ISO9001 and EN9100 standards as well as EASA Part 21 Subpart G regulation. As such, the Deputy Quality Assurance Manager reports to the Quality Assurance Manager according to the approved Production Organization Exposition (POE) for the management of EASA Part 21 Subpart G Approved Production Organisation independent monitoring. Main Activities: - Operational management of the Ampaspace Quality Policy; - Drafting and Maintaining the Site Quality Matrix (SQM), Production Organization Exposition (POE) aligned with the applicable current regulation (EASA Part 21/G), aerospace standard (EN9100), PPG Aerospace EMEA procedures and Customer requirements, coordinating the drafting, alignment and adequacy of the supporting Ampaspace Procedures and Documentation; - Monitoring the internal audit program, in order to verify the compliance, adequacy and effectiveness of the QMS with the applicable requirements and guaranteeing the feedback to the Accountable Manager (through specific reporting and meetings) and to the responsible persons; - Verifying that the agreed corrective actions are implemented within the established times and methods; - Promoting improvement actions, in particular preventive actions; - Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, plant Accountable Manager and to the responsible persons on quality performance trends and any needs for their improvement; - Customer and Authority (ENAC) quality focal point for all matters relating to airworthiness, including surveillance audits; - Managing every action towards ENAC, in particular the approval of the significant changes and demonstrates that the Production Organization will continue to comply with the EASA Part-21 Section A Subpart G requirements; - Guaranteeing the reporting to the Holder of the Type-Certificate or Design Approval of all occurrences related to parts manufactured and released from the Production Organization with deviations from applicable Design Data, investigates with the Holder of the Type-Certificate or Design Approval in order to identify those deviations that could lead to unsafe conditions; - Ensuring the reporting to ENAC of all occurrences related to parts manufactured and released from the Production Organization with deviations from applicable Design Data that could lead to a potential unsafe condition as identified with the Holder of the Type-Certificate or Design Approval; - Performing any additional verification, where applicable (e.g. occurrence investigations); - Representing the Customer's airworthiness / quality needs and expectations to internal functions; - Evaluating the qualification of the Suppliers, which are monitored and managed by the Supply Quality Engineering function; - Approving initial and continuation training programs of the personnel and corresponding qualification. Requirements: - Previous work experience (minimum 3 years) as a Quality Auditor in the EASA Airworthiness environment, preferably for EASA Part-21 Subpart G approved Production Organization - Certification as Quality Auditor ISO 19011 - Deep understanding and proved training on EASA Part-21 Subpart G (POA) and Subpart J (DOA) - Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) - Understanding of aeronautical technical documentation (Design Data and Manufacturing Data) - Great attention to detail and problem-solving abilities - Team spirit - Good analytical skills - Preferably graduation in Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. About us: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are “One PPG” to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.