Lead, Receiving & Supplier Quality

FTAI Aviation

$75K — $95K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Previous Inspection or Supply Chain experience in an Engine MRO shop.
  • Experience using Quantum Controls ERP system.
  • Strong understanding of part traceability and documentation requirements.
  • Familiarity with FAA Part 145 / EASA regulations.
  • Experience working with suppliers to resolve issues.
  • Effective communication skills with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-directed, motivated, and able to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and prioritize daily activities of Receiving Inspectors, distributing workloads and planning overtime.
  • Coordinate with internal teams including Operations, Planning, and Quality to ensure consistent parts flow.
  • Support Receiving Inspectors with inspections, transaction management, and decision-making processes.
  • Inspect incoming materials for compliance with specifications and documentation requirements.
  • Log and resolve quality and documentation discrepancies for incoming orders.
  • Manage quarantined or non-conforming parts, ensuring proper tracking and timely disposition.
  • Communicate with Supply Chain and vendors to resolve quality issues and shipment discrepancies.

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment focused on quality and efficiency.
  • Opportunity to lead a team and influence supplier quality processes.
  • Exposure to advanced quality management systems and ERP software.
  • Collaborative atmosphere with cross-departmental involvement.
  • Professional development opportunities in the aviation and quality field.
Full Job Description
Lead, Receiving and Supplier Quality

Location: Miami, Florida

Hiring Manager: Gerardo Hernandez, Director, Inspection

JOB OVERVIEW

The Supplier Quality Lead oversees Receiving Inspection activities and manages supplier-related quality and documentation issues for incoming material. This role ensures all parts meet quality, traceability, and documentation requirements while maintaining efficient parts flow to support operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and prioritize daily activities of Receiving Inspectors, including workload distribution, coverage, and overtime planning.
  • Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Planning, Quality) to ensure consistent parts flow and support production needs.
  • Provide support to Receiving Inspectors on inspections, transactions, and decision-making.
  • Inspect and review incoming material issues to ensure conformance to specifications, documentation, and traceability requirements.
  • Log, track, and resolve quality and documentation discrepancies for incoming orders.
  • Manage quarantined or non-conforming parts, including proper segregation, tracking, and disposition in a timely manner.
  • Communicate with Supply Chain and/or vendors to resolve quality issues, missing documentation, and shipment discrepancies.
  • Capture, track, and report supplier quality metrics, including defects, documentation compliance, and partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Compliance to address supplier performance concerns.
  • Work with Quality to ensure timely resolution of supplier corrective actions and prevent recurrence of issues.
  • Handle any additional tasks as requested.


Qualifications:

  • Previous Inspection or Supply Chain experience in an Engine MRO shop.
  • Experience using Quantum Controls ERP.
  • Strong understanding of part traceability and documentation requirements.
  • Familiarity with FAA Part 145 / EASA regulations
  • Experience working with suppliers and driving issue resolution.
  • Effective communication skills with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-directed, motivated, and able to work with limited supervision.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • A&P License
  • Leadership Experience


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