SUMMARY
The Director of Quality is responsible to oversee the Quality function within the organization in partnership with Operations and Programs. The director will develop and implement local programs in line with DAHER global directives to ensure compliance with all quality & and regulatory requirements and to improve the quality & conformance of our products.
The director of Quality will be accountable for establishing and maintaining quality management practices and performances in accordance with FAA, AS9100 and customer requirements.
In addition, this person will continuously assess the effectiveness and suitability of the Quality Management System and recommend, implement, and monitor continuous improvement initiatives.
The Director of Quality Control will develop, implement, and periodically evaluate a program to ensure the organizations production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity, and efficiency standards set by the organization.
Job description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Education and Experience Requirements
The Director of Quality is responsible to oversee the Quality function within the organization in partnership with Operations and Programs. The director will develop and implement local programs in line with DAHER global directives to ensure compliance with all quality & and regulatory requirements and to improve the quality & conformance of our products.
The director of Quality will be accountable for establishing and maintaining quality management practices and performances in accordance with FAA, AS9100 and customer requirements.
In addition, this person will continuously assess the effectiveness and suitability of the Quality Management System and recommend, implement, and monitor continuous improvement initiatives.
The Director of Quality Control will develop, implement, and periodically evaluate a program to ensure the organizations production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity, and efficiency standards set by the organization.
Job description
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the professional growth of the Quality Organization in Stuart, FL by improving processes and personnel consistent with the Leadership Model
- Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; completing audits; determining systems improvements; implementing change
- Writes QA process and inspection procedures, maintains data bases for document control and corrective actions
- Meets quality assurance financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
- Constantly assess and adapt concepts and practices to enhance the quality of the product, process and workplace
- Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures
- Quality Management System (QMS) : Maintain certification and compliance efforts for AS9100
- Provide managerial and technical oversight and effectively interact with regulatory and business partners to enhance and improve business and regulatory relationships
- Oversight of Quality Inspection, Designated Inspection and ensure efficiency and effectiveness
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comprehensive knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Comprehensive knowledge of APQP/AS9145
- Thorough knowledge of quality policies, procedures, and all related technical data required
- Knowledge of 8D/5-Why’s, or other problem solving methods
- Customer service oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fosters trust, confidence, and followership across the business unit
- Collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment.
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize resources to meet time bound deliverables
- Self-directed and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously and navigate through conflict.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions where there are clearly defined objectives and functional direction
- Takes ownership and accountability for the success of his/her department and the business as a whole
- Demonstrates good follow through on assignments given
- Follows procedures as outlined by the company
- Promotes, encourages, and leads employees towards a continuous improvement culture.
- Ensures that department has adequate resources to perform assigned tasks.
- Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff
- Ability to coach and mentor team members
- Comprehensive auditing skills in a manufacturing and/or regulatory environment preferred
- Fluently speak, read, and write English
- Effectively communicate by written or verbal skills with suppliers, customers, sub- contractors, vendors, & across various internal organizational functions to resolve issues and improve processes
- Integrate a family group with a long-term vision
- Make a difference in a developing company
- Develop new skills thanks to the diversity of your missions
- Take part in a human and industrial adventure full of challenges
- Innovate and think outside the box by integrating a stimulating environment
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related curriculum (Aviation Sciences, Quality, Engineering) or equivalent required.
- 15 years minimum in quality assurance/control, manufacturing operations experience required., with at least ten (10) years in a supervisory capacity.
- Experienced in managing and maintaining a Quality Management System
- Aerospace industry experience requested.