Quality Manager

Role overview

Primary responsibilities

• Lead site quality policies, standards, compliance oversight, resources, and the Quality team’s daily operations and development.
• Represent the site for aviation and non-aviation regulatory approvals and for the Quality and Safety Management System; establish, maintain, improve, and report system performance.
• Ensure aerospace OEM and Aftermarket product and process compliance, product safety, and delivery of quality objectives within approved plans and budgets.
• Champion customer requirements throughout the product lifecycle and maintain processes and controls for consistent product and service quality.
• Conduct audits, ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards, and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain QMS documentation, processes, and training; improve system effectiveness and compliance across sites and programs.
• Reduce Cost of Poor Quality and product/process escapes; analyze quality and production data, identify trends and risks, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including corporate tools such as CORE, to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years of managerial experience in a medium-sized operational facility; aviation maintenance, repair, or service experience is preferred.
• Experience managing technical operations and understanding facility production processes.
• Extensive QMS and Safety Management Systems knowledge, including measurement, analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Lean and continuous improvement expertise, including root cause analysis, value stream mapping, 5S, and Kaizen, with measurable results in regulated manufacturing or aerospace.
• Experience leading audits in regulated aerospace; formal auditor training and knowledge of OEM and Aftermarket regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, JDE, SAP, and OneStream/HFM, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Leadership and staff supervision skills; customer focus and ability to work with cross-functional teams, senior management, and external partners.
• Strong planning, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with sound judgment.

Work arrangement

• Position Role Type: Onsite.