Every successful journey begins with the right people.
TasksAs a member of the senior leadership team, the role exists to develop a successful strategy for the business and lead the deployment of plans to achieve that strategy in the quality, safety, training & environment team.
- Lead the quality strategy and promote a proactive compliance and safety culture.
- Ensure full adherence to regulatory, environmental, health and safety requirements, maintaining all approvals and certifications.
- Liaise with authorities, customers, auditors and LHT central quality teams to align standards.
- Oversee Quality & Safety Management Systems, audits, KPIs, findings and corrective actions.
- Manage inspection, testing, documentation control and staff authorisations.
- Ensure compliance for new processes, equipment and product phase-outs.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, CAPA and digital tools.
- Lead, coach and develop the Quality team.
- Handle customer complaints, non-conformances, warranty issues and the department budget.
Quality at the Heart of Every Part
Behind every part we repair is a team dedicated to precision, compliance, and excellence. From first inspection to final release, quality drives every decision, keeping aircraft flying safely.
RequirementsThe ideal candidate blends strategic thinking with strong technical and regulatory skills, shows leadership in building high-performing teams, excels in root-cause problem solving, manages customer relationships well, and is results-driven, detail-focused, and committed to continuous improvement
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Aerospace, or related field
- Minimum 10 years experience in working in the aviation industry, ideally in a quality & EHS capacity in the MRO sector
- Good understanding of aviation and related regulatory requirements including but not limited to Part 145, CFR 145 and other international standards.
- Good knowledge of Safety Management Systems.
- Experience in managing audits, regulatory inspections, and maintaining organizational approvals.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
CompanyAbout Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon
LTTS is a world class provider of aero engine component repair services to airlines and engine overhaul shops around the world. At LTTS, we specialise in the repair of aircraft engine components for both high pressure and low pressure turbine engines. LTTS is part of the EPAR (Engine Parts & Accessories Repair) network of Lufthansa Technik. The Company was founded in 1992 and we employ over 250 people in our state of the art facility in Shannon. All repairs are carried out in accordance with approvals of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). LTTS is licensed by General Electric, Rolls-Royce and CFMI, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) of aircraft engines, to carry out repairs in accordance with their engine shop manuals, making LTTS unique as one of a small number of companies outside of the engine manufacturers who are licensed to carry out repairs. Our expertise and focus is on the repair of high pressure turbine (HPT) shrouds, high and low pressure turbine Nozzle Guide Vanes (HPT & LPT NGVs) from the CFM56 series, CF6-80C2 and CF34 type engines.The success of LTTS is built on its people. Our employees are fundamental to our organisation as they ensure we meet our customer needs. In particular, delivering products of the highest quality standard, in the shortest possible turn time and at a competitive cost. This business is continuously evolving and therefore LTTS continually develops and expands its product and process capability to keep pace with the changing spanet demands. It is the Companys goal that through the dedicated teamwork of all employees, the ongoing investment in equipment, training and product development, LTTS will further develop its leading position in the engine parts repair business.
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