Quality Line Leader

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 2,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

As a Quality Line Leader for our Twin Otter and DH515 product lines, you will provide oversight to our Quality Management System throughout the manufacturing process. This process includes integrating major structures, aircraft ground and flight testing, as well as certification activities to achieve a Certificate of Airworthiness. You will also play a key role in meeting the goals of the business in today’s challenging and changing environment.

• Ensure a safe working environment for our employees.
• Achieve the required product quality performance by reinforcing and implementing the quality management system.
• Plan, implement and control quality functional activities (i.e., Effective, and efficient Inspection plan execution, Non-Conformance management, MRB, Etc.) within Manufacturing lines of the Twin Otter and DH515 Programs.
• Manage, train, coach, develop, and provide feedback to a group of Inspectors, QEs, SQEs, and Certification personnel.
• Ensure that all team members understand their role and performance in achieving the Business Unit targets.
• Utilize problem solving, corrective action and continuous improvement tools to ensure best practices are being developed and implemented within our quality management system via product and process assurance, and progressive certification of Aircraft Build within our manufacturing lines.
• Ensure the right resources are available to meet projected workload delivery on quality, cost and schedule.
• Maintain an equitable work environment.
• Collaborate with the facility and IT teams to provide the necessary hardware and software infrastructure for quality control activities.
• Oversee team attendance and scheduling, ensuring appropriate coverage and approving time-off requests to maintain consistent staffing within the QC team.
• Assign high severity or repetitive NCRs/issues to local Quality or Supplier Quality Engineer.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing QC team by leveraging individual strengths, promoting open communication, and building a foundation of trust and mutual respect. Serve as a key liaison between quality and other departments to ensure effective collaboration and successful project delivery.

• Maintain and ensure budgetary requirements of the responsible departments.
• Actively support inspection activities, as well as achieve Material Review Board (MRB) certification to support the Non-Conformance Management process and product compliance.

• University degree in a technical, quality, or program management discipline.

• Minimum of one to three (1-3) years management experience in Quality (Aviation experience preferred).
• In depth knowledge and experience in Quality Control / Assurance, Inspection tools, MRB, Flight Testing, Aircraft Certification, corrective and preventive actions methodology, and manufacturing systems.
• Proven interpersonal…