Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Quality Leadership Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continuously improve certified quality systems (AS9100/AS9110) to meet aerospace industry standards.

• Manage and review government and commercial aerospace customer contracts, ensuring alignment with quality requirements.

• Lead the quality team, setting priorities aligned with operational and strategic business objectives.

• Drive quality performance management processes, including key performance indicators and Quality Management Reviews (QMRs).

• Own problem-solving initiatives by going to Genba, driving solutions to closure, and ensuring sustainable improvements.

• Report quality challenges and opportunities to site and global leadership teams.

• Serve as the management representative for quality system certifications, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Responsibilities:

• Partner with Program, Engineering, and Development Quality counterparts to define and support Supply Chain-related NPI activities, including maturing and executing AS9145 (APQP) deliverables.

• Lead the deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) across the business to ensure clear understanding and ownership across the matrix.

Supplier Quality & Onboarding Support:

• Provide strategic leadership for supplier quality in support of aerospace NPI programs.

• Partner with Sourcing and Engineering to develop supplier focus areas based on performance metrics.

• Define and implement standard work for supplier selection, onboarding, and development processes.

• Lead strategic supplier quality management projects to enhance supplier capabilities and performance.

FLIGHT DECK Behaviors and Responsibilities:

• Apply FLIGHT DECK principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Foster a culture of lean thinking, problem-solving, going to Genba, and Kaizen to eliminate waste and improve processes.

• Utilize Hoshin Kanri (HK) to align strategic objectives with operational goals.

• Implement Standard Work practices to ensure consistency and repeatability in processes.

• Lead by example in demonstrating FLIGHT DECK behaviors, including humility, transparency, collaboration, accountability, and adaptability.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR Associate’s degree with a minimum of 14 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 16 years of professional experience.

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in quality management, with a focus on aerospace NPI processes.

• Proven ability to lead dynamic teams and a passion for developing and coaching team members.

• Demonstrated ability to drive impactful projects efficiently, with minimal resources and low risk.

• Exceptional technical communication skills, capable of engaging effectively across all levels of management, from engineering to operations.

• Deep expertise in ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, with the ability to apply them seamlessly to complex aerospace manufacturing and design environments.

• Extensive experience in Quality Management, with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.

• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the flexibility to travel independently as needed to support business objectives.

Eligibility Requirement:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Desired Characteristics:

• Driven and self-motivated, with a proactive approach to challenges.

• Meticulous attention to detail and a precision-focused mindset.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively.

• Versatile team player who thrives both independently and collaboratively.

• Strong technical aptitude preferred.

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