Quality Leader - Avionics
- Maintain and continuously improve certified quality systems (AS9100/AS9110) to meet aerospace industry standards.
- Manage and review government and commercial aerospace customer contracts, ensuring alignment with quality requirements.
- Lead the quality team, setting priorities aligned with operational and strategic business objectives.
- Drive quality performance management processes, including key performance indicators and Quality Management Reviews (QMRs).
- Own problem-solving initiatives by going to Genba, driving solutions to closure, and ensuring sustainable improvements.
- Report quality challenges and opportunities to site and global leadership teams.
- Serve as the management representative for quality system certifications, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits.
- Partner with Program, Engineering, and Development Quality counterparts to define and support Supply Chain-related NPI activities, including maturing and executing AS9145 (APQP) deliverables.
- Lead the deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) across the business to ensure clear understanding and ownership across the matrix.
- Provide strategic leadership for supplier quality in support of aerospace NPI programs.
- Partner with Sourcing and Engineering to develop supplier focus areas based on performance metrics.
- Define and implement standard work for supplier selection, onboarding, and development processes.
- Lead strategic supplier quality management projects to enhance supplier capabilities and performance.
- Apply FLIGHT DECK principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Foster a culture of lean thinking, problem-solving, going to Genba, and Kaizen to eliminate waste and improve processes.
- Utilize Hoshin Kanri (HK) to align strategic objectives with operational goals.
- Implement Standard Work practices to ensure consistency and repeatability in processes.
- Lead by example in demonstrating FLIGHT DECK behaviors, including humility, transparency, collaboration, accountability, and adaptability.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 12 years of experience in quality)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing quality management
- Minimum of 5 years of experience directly leading people
- 15+ years of experience in aerospace quality management, with a focus on new product introduction (NPI) processes.
- Proven ability to lead dynamic teams and a passion for developing and coaching team members.
- Demonstrated ability to drive impactful projects efficiently, with minimal resources and low risk.
- Exceptional technical communication skills, capable of engaging effectively across all levels of management, from engineering to operations.
- Deep expertise in ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, with the ability to apply them seamlessly to complex aerospace manufacturing and design environments.
- Extensive experience in Quality Management, with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with the flexibility to travel independently as needed to support business objectives.
- Driven and self-motivated, with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a precision-focused mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
- Versatile team player who thrives both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong technical aptitude.
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