Dir-Qual Assur- Design Cert

Job Summary

Directs the activities of the Quality Assurance group in determining and monitoring various quality indicators throughout the facility, developing trend analysis. Provides input to Top Management regarding key performance indicators of the Facility. Works with department heads to develop and track Continuous Improvement efforts. Responsible for company quality system documents; FAA Repair Station & PMA, EASA Production Organization Approval and ISO/AS 9100 certification.

Manages Quality Methods specialists for operation of Quality systems and improvements. Manages the Certification Office and administrative staff to ensure that aircraft are delivered in an FAA FAR or EASA IR/JAR compliant condition. Manages the efforts of the Certification/Airworthiness Department. Plans, organizes and directs the work of the Manager of Certification and other functional staff of the Certification group.

• Establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve the quality management system in accordance with applicable standards.
• Manage and maintain the quality documentation system to ensure the effective operation and control of company processes.
• Monitor the company’s performance to the Quality Policy and Quality Objectives.
• Ensure that quality objectives are established at relevant functions and levels within the company. The quality objectives shall be measurable and consistent with the quality policy.
• Maintains and controls the quality documentation files and policies.
• Directs team members in data collection and generation of quality indicators.
• Organizes and conducts interdepartmental meetings as necessary to review quality issues, determine root causes, implement changes and monitor progress.
• Coordinates closely with France to share information and create compatible systems.
• Determine and manage departmental financial budgets to satisfy market demands.
• Direct all personnel matters in his/her departments in accordance with company policies including hiring, termination, evaluating performance, performing disciplinary actions, approving leave and so on.
• Ensure department produces the highest quality of Certification to meet FAA/EASA requirements.

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• B.S. degree in Quality, Aeronautical Engineering, Industrial Technology or other related fields (other four‑year degrees may be considered with appropriate aircraft experience).
• Ten (10) years of experience in aircraft quality related fields.
• Five (5) years of experience of previous management experience.
• Able to develop written policies.
• Proven ability to work well with others, resolving conflicts and creating positive team approaches to problem solving.
• Proven ability to manage and present data and performance trends.
• Ability to schedule and direct the implementation of new programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all departments, determine the root causes of problems, guide in the definition of common goals and corrective actions, resolve conflicts and ensure project implementation.
• Able to perform follow‑up reviews to ensure continued performance.
• Able to work at the computer terminal/screen for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to climb stairs and into various areas of aircraft being completed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Pass vision testing, minimum 20/20 corrected, and with no limitations in color perception with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.

• Post graduate degree in business management.
• Familiarity with FAA requirements for operation as a FAR Part 145, EASA Part 145 and PMA facility.
• Familiarity with EASA requirements for operation as a Production Organization Approval and Design Organization Approval.
• ISO/AS9100 Certification.
• Familiarity with French language and culture.

• Travel required by surface and air,…