Director, Quality
Core
Lead site-level Quality Management System (QMS) and daily operational integrity for helicopter manufacturing and assembly, ensuring aviation safety and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Site Quality Director
Builds
UH-72A Lakota and H-125 helicopters for U.S. Army and civil/commercial customers
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing and aviation safety
Required skills
Aerospace/Aviation industry experience, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Regulatory compliance (FAA/EASA/TCCA), AS9100 standards, Team leadership, Root cause analysis, Budget management, Lean/Kaizen methodologies, Aircraft design and manufacturing processes
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Engineering, A&P License, ASQ or CMQ certification, 12+ years industry experience
Technologies
SAP, MES, Onbase, Orion eTechPub, Adobe Acrobat, Smartsheet, G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Sustain regulatory and quality certifications (FAA, EASA, TCCA, AS9100), Drive executive QMS governance and strategic quality objectives, Standardize operational inspections across supply chain and assembly, Mitigate quality escapes and airworthiness risks, Lead and develop a team of supervisors and inspectors, Establish and track SQCDP KPIs, Manage financials and quality budget, Execute root cause and corrective action workflows, Harmonize global Airbus standards, Champion safety and "First Time Right" culture, Direct internal and external audits, Collaborate on design and new product introduction, Reduce Cost of Non-Quality, Optimize workload and production flow, Oversee technical training and qualifications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
