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Director, Quality

StandardAero
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/13/2025

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Were committed to the quality of work we do at every level. Youll achieve more with us through our training, high standards, and focus on preparation. Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep making an impact on the aviation world.

Help us set the bar high across our entire organization so we can keep exceeding customer expectations. Youll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability of aviation repair and maintenance through training and preparation.

As a Quality Director , you will provide overall direction for the Sector's quality function through development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures consistent with organizational requirements and corporate standards. You will also direct quality activities on the business unit in order to improve the processes, procedures, methods and materials used in the repair and overhaul processes while ensuring product quality is maintained and striving for continuous improvements.

What you'll do :

  • Directs strategic Sector quality activities and resources including direct and indirect supervision and training of personnel, representing quality functions.
  • Develops, implements and monitors quality policies and procedures consistent with company and strategic business unit objectives.
  • Continuously monitors quality data (warranty, product rectification, customer satisfaction, etc.) for improvement opportunities across the Sector's business units.
  • Leads the Sector's strategic group on the selection and management of improvement initiatives.
  • Develops and maintains an organizational structure on the Sector staffed with qualified personnel for the performance of quality activities.
  • Manages the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring the degree by which the Sectors quality goals, objectives and standards are being met.
  • Leads the Sector's quality audit and corrective action process by providing training, facilitation, recommendations and leadership, as required to achieve optimal results.
  • Interfaces with marketing, operations and engineering to establish quality requirements on individual products and services on the basis of customer needs, the fit, form and function of the product, and to ensure that quality considerations are properly addressed as early as possible in the product or process design stage.
  • Maintains currency on regulatory requirements and quality standards.
  • Seeks new quality methodologies for implementation in support of Sector strategic initiatives.
  • Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports.
  • Actively participates in the appropriate management team(s), assisting with the development and realization of strategic plans, budgets, goals and outcomes.
  • Carries out special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements :

Technical Requirements :

  • Thorough knowledge of ISO 9000 quality system requirements.
  • Thorough knowledge of FAA, EASA, CAAC, airworthiness certification requirements and other regulatory bodies.
  • Thorough knowledge of AS9100, AS9110 and NADCAP.
  • Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making making skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Thorough knowledge of company instructions, company processes and other internal procedures.
  • Working knowledge of PC's in the current company operating system environment.
  • Working knowledge of production management computer systems.
  • University degree in mechanical, industrial, or aerospace engineering; or equivalent.
  • Several years of Quality System Management experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
  • Prior CFR Part 145 experience preferred
  • Other Requirements :

  • Experience in leading cross-functional tems to assess situations and complete actions to complete corrective actions.
  • Recognizes and understands flight / product safety critical parts and processes.
  • Responsible for immediately reporting flight / product safety concerns.
  • Participates in proactive risk analysis of flight / product safety critical parts and processes.
  • Recognizes and understands the Just Culture policy.
  • Education / Experience Requirements :

  • University degree preferred
  • Leadership experience 3 years
  • Quality / Technical experience 5 years
  • Sound understanding of the underlying theoretical principles and concepts associated with the subject area.
  • Benefits that make life better :

  • Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
  • Paid Time Off starting on day one
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Learning & Training opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
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