Job Title
Quality Manager
Who are we?
As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,000 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.8 billion euros in 2024. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners
Daher Aerospace of Stuart is seeking an experienced and people-centric Quality Manager to join the team. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the Quality function within the organization in partnership with Operations and Programs. The manager will develop and implement local programs in line with DAHER global directives to ensure compliance with all quality & and regulatory requirements and to improve the quality & conformance of our products.
The Manager of Quality will be accountable for establishing and maintaining quality management practices and performances in accordance with FAA, AS9100, and customer requirements.
In addition, this person will continuously assess the effectiveness and suitability of the Quality Management System and recommend, implement, and monitor continuous improvement initiatives.
The Manager of Quality Control will develop, implement, and periodically evaluate a program to ensure the organization's production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality, integrity, and efficiency standards set by the organization.
Primary Role and Responsibilities:
* Lead the professional growth of the Quality Organization in Stuart, FL, by improving processes and personnel consistent with the Leadership Model
* Achieves quality assurance operational objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; completing audits; determining systems improvements; implementing change
* Writes QA process and inspection procedures, maintains databases for document control and corrective actions
* Meets quality assurance financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
* Constantly assess and adapt concepts and practices to enhance the quality of the product, process, and workplace
* Validates quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes; measuring production; documenting evidence; determining operational and performance qualification; writing and updating quality assurance procedures
* Quality Management System (QMS): Maintain certification and compliance efforts for AS9100
* Provide managerial and technical oversight and effectively interact with regulatory and business partners to enhance and improve business and regulatory relationships
* Oversight of Quality Inspection, Designated Inspection, and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness
* Perform other duties as assigned.
What you need to have:
* Bachelor's degree in related curriculum (Aviation Sciences, Quality, Engineering) or equivalent required.
* 15 years minimum in quality assurance/control, manufacturing operations experience required, with at least ten (10) years in a supervisory capacity.
* Experienced in managing and maintaining a Quality Management System
* Aerospace experience required
* Comprehensive knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems
* Comprehensive knowledge of APQP/AS9145
* Thorough knowledge of quality policies, procedures, and all related technical data required
* Knowledge of 8D/5-Why's, or other problem-solving methods
* Customer service oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Fosters trust, confidence, and followership across the business unit
* Collaborative leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment.
* Strong ability to manage multiple projects and effectively prioritize resources to meet time-bound deliverables
* Self-directed and able to work productively on multiple initiatives simultaneously and navigate through conflict.
* Ability to solve problems and make decisions where there are clearly defined objectives and functional direction
* Takes ownership and accountability for the success of his/her department and the business as a whole
* Demonstrates good follow-through on assignments given
* Follows procedures as outlined by the company
* Promotes, encourages, and leads employees towards a continuous improvement culture.
* Ensures that the department has adequate resources to perform assigned tasks.
* Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of assigned staff
* Ability to coach and mentor team members
* Comprehensive auditing skills in a manufacturing and/or regulatory environment preferred
* Fluently speak, read, and write English
* Effectively communicate by written or verbal skills with suppliers, customers, sub- contractors, vendors, & across various internal organizational functions to resolve issues and improve processes
Stuart Florida Site Requirements:
Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
Information related to the position:
The compensation range is $120,000 to $140,000 in base salary plus an annual target bonus. Any prospective offer will take into account the overall experience the successful candidate brings to the role. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.
Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.