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Ontic · 2 weeks ago

Head of Quality Compliance & Supplier Control

Chatsworth, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders, and they are seeking a Head of Quality Compliance & Supplier Control. In this role, you will support quality management systems, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and promote a culture of quality across the organization.

AerospaceManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support and deploy appropriate quality management systems

Provide strategic development in quality management, supplier quality and business systems

Work cross-functionally to establish and maintain a culture of quality and a state of readiness for compliance for customers, regulatory compliance agencies, and other authorities

Ensure that policies and procedures needed for the quality management system are established, implemented, maintained, and revised as needed

Enforce regulatory and government compliance requirements

Promote awareness of customer requirements and resolve matters pertaining to quality, including corrective action plans to internal and external audits

Participate in development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and employees

Interact with 3rd Party Auditors, including ISO, equivalent authorities of other nations, and regulatory compliance agencies

Lead audits and investigations when required

Build consensus and establish common ground regarding regulatory challenges

Serve as chief spokesperson with resolutions with agencies and authorities

Direct manufacturing compliance activities to ensure all manufacturing practices and recordkeeping are fully compliant with the applicable regulatory agency requirements

Manage supplier quality

Assist in reducing quality costs, primarily focusing on manufacturing process controls and warranty claims reduction using quality tools such as RCCA, SPC, MSA, PFMEA, etc

Cultivate a customer-focused quality culture based on industry-leading product quality, closed-loop customer quality feedback, and internally focused Root Cause Analysis and Preventative Actions

Qualification

Quality Management SystemsSupplier Quality EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisLean Manufacturing PrinciplesCertified Quality ManagerLeadership ExperienceCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer Focus

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field; in lieu of a degree, equivalent experience is acceptable

Typically, 10 years' experience within an aerospace or manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role

General Supplier Quality Engineering skills such as Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis through 5 Whys, 8D, Cause and Effect Diagrams, SPC, Lean Manufacturing Principles

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22. C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee

Preferred

American Society of Quality Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Engineer

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave

Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution

Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions across our sites

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Company

Ontic

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM, providing complex engineered parts and repair services for established aircraft in the defense and commercial market.

Founded in 1951

Chatsworth, California, USA

1001-5000 employees