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StandardAero · 11 hours ago

Director, Quality

Stockton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $180K/yr

5+ years exp

StandardAero is an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. The Quality Director manages the business unit quality function, ensuring the reliability of aviation repair and maintenance through the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Recognize and understand flight/product safety critical parts and processes

Manage and participate in quality activities in the business unit in order to improve the processes, procedures, methods and materials used in the repair and overhaul processes

Ensure product quality is maintained and striving for continuous improvements

Responsible for immediately reporting flight/product safety concerns

Participate in proactive risk analysis of flight/product safety critical parts and processes

Participate, coordinate and conduct internal and external and supplier audits

Manage repair station manual, ISO certifications and DCMA requirements

Manage FAA Part 145 and FISDO relationship

Develop, implement, and monitor business unit quality policies and procedures consistent with company and strategic business unit objectives

Manage strategic business unit quality activities and resources

Manage the development and maintenance of methods and systems for measuring the degree by which the business unit’s quality goals, objectives and standards are being met

Lead and participate in the business unit quality audit and corrective action process by providing training, facilitation, recommendations and leadership, as required, to achieve optimal results

Assist external auditors from various quality associations

Monitor, review and conducts sub-contractor audits in liaison with supplier development

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

Monitor warranty procedures including investigation, root-cause, corrective action and follow-up to ensure that continuous improvement is occurring

Collect and analyze quality data for the purpose of identifying trends with respect to non-conformance documents

Researches, compiles, and reviews company procedures

Maintains currency on regulatory requirements and quality standards

Exercises authority in hiring, training, career development, performance appraisal, salary adjustments, promotion, discipline, health, safety and the general employee relations of direct reports

Carries out special projects as assigned

Qualification

FAA airworthiness certificationISO 9000 quality systemMRO processes experienceMechanical engineering degreeA&P LicenseAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsDecision making skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or aerospace engineering; or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

1-2+ years of experience in Engine, Airframe or Accessories MRO processes

Knowledge of FAA airworthiness certification requirements and other regulatory bodies applicable to business unit needs, spanning from 5+ years of experience

5+ years of experience in ISO 9000 quality system requirements

3+ Supervisory experience in a manufacturing or aerospace environment