Compliance Engineer
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | London Stansted Airport, Stansted |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | MPI Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | J63915/Compliance/Stanste/TEL |
Summary
MPI are currently recruiting for a Compliance Engineer for our client based in Stansted Airport. This is a contract role.
HOURLY RATE TO BE DISCUSSED - DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE
This role is Monday to Friday 08.00 to 16.30
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager, the Quality Engineer is responsible for assisting with the assurance of the Quality system in an aircraft maintenance environment in accordance with the requirements of the UK CAA, EASA, and various National Regulatory bodies with regard to the maintenance approvals the company holds.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable for maintaining the Quality Management System in accordance with Inflite Engineering Services Ltd processes and procedures
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Carrying out internal Part 145 audits, including maintenance sample audits and aircraft inspections along with audits of suppliers and contracted organisations
Provide on-site support to the base maintenance activities in Stansted, as well as more occasional support to line station activities in Luton
Develop a close relationship with all responsible managers within the Part 145 organisation to promote Quality and Safety systems
Review applicable standards for each audit and prepare documentation including the updating of audit checklists
Support the internal approval process, including supplier audits and the issue of single event authorisations
Organise audit opening and closing meetings to ensure that the scope of the audit is fully understood, and findings/timescales and corrective / preventive actions are agreed/fully understood
Demonstrate an ‘added value approach’ to auditing
Maintain an effective working relationship with the Regulatory Authority
Maintaining accurate and up to date information within the departmental Quality Databases and KPI’s.
Review Maintenance Organisation audit trends and recommend appropriate actions
Supporting the certifying staff authorisation process
Performing of any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company
AUTHORITIES
To provide assistance to the Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager (QCMM)
To request assistance from other departments
To propose additional trainings and procedures updates
QUALIFICATIONS PREREQUISITES
Possession of a recognised Lead Auditor qualification or have the ability to work towards achieving this
Excellent working knowledge of EASA/UK CAA Part-145 & Part-66 along with knowledge of Part CAMO
A team player with a proven track record in building strong working relationships with customers (internal & external)
Good computer skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, particularly Excel
Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to organise own workload whilst under pressure work and remotely within a matrix organisation
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas
HOURLY RATE TO BE DISCUSSED - DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE
This role is Monday to Friday 08.00 to 16.30
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager, the Quality Engineer is responsible for assisting with the assurance of the Quality system in an aircraft maintenance environment in accordance with the requirements of the UK CAA, EASA, and various National Regulatory bodies with regard to the maintenance approvals the company holds.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountable for maintaining the Quality Management System in accordance with Inflite Engineering Services Ltd processes and procedures
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Carrying out internal Part 145 audits, including maintenance sample audits and aircraft inspections along with audits of suppliers and contracted organisations
Provide on-site support to the base maintenance activities in Stansted, as well as more occasional support to line station activities in Luton
Develop a close relationship with all responsible managers within the Part 145 organisation to promote Quality and Safety systems
Review applicable standards for each audit and prepare documentation including the updating of audit checklists
Support the internal approval process, including supplier audits and the issue of single event authorisations
Organise audit opening and closing meetings to ensure that the scope of the audit is fully understood, and findings/timescales and corrective / preventive actions are agreed/fully understood
Demonstrate an ‘added value approach’ to auditing
Maintain an effective working relationship with the Regulatory Authority
Maintaining accurate and up to date information within the departmental Quality Databases and KPI’s.
Review Maintenance Organisation audit trends and recommend appropriate actions
Supporting the certifying staff authorisation process
Performing of any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company
AUTHORITIES
To provide assistance to the Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager (QCMM)
To request assistance from other departments
To propose additional trainings and procedures updates
QUALIFICATIONS PREREQUISITES
Possession of a recognised Lead Auditor qualification or have the ability to work towards achieving this
Excellent working knowledge of EASA/UK CAA Part-145 & Part-66 along with knowledge of Part CAMO
A team player with a proven track record in building strong working relationships with customers (internal & external)
Good computer skills with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programmes, particularly Excel
Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to organise own workload whilst under pressure work and remotely within a matrix organisation
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and overseas
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