Supplier Quality Assurance Director(north America)

Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world's 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company's longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.

What we offer?
• Leaders who invest in your success and your development daily.
• Competitive salaries linked to performance
• A comprehensive group insurance plan and a very competitive pension plan
• Support for the payment of contributions to the professional order or relevant certifications &
Trainings
• Funding for additional technical, linguistic, and behavioral training relevant to the role and
development.
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program (24/7)
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.) and unlimited hot drinks!
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a
difference

Summary of position:

Directly reporting to the Vice-President of Quality Assurance and Support Engineering, the Supplier Quality Assurance Director is accountable for the quality of the parts delivered by the supply chain for the landing gear division.

The Director and his team ensure that all components and processes meet the highest quality and safety standards.

The Supplier Quality Assurance Director provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of the Supplier Quality organization, ensuring products and services are fit for purpose and meet Heroux-Devtek expectations.

He carries the corporate vision, develops processes, governance, and operations mechanisms and criteria to qualify, rate and continually monitor suppliers to the highest standards.
The Director leads a team of Supplier Quality Assurance Representatives (SQA) and drives a supplier development strategy, supported by designing metrics, scorecards, dashboards, and reporting out regularly to executive leadership on supplier performance.
The Director works closely with the procurement & quality organizations, as well as sites general managers, to develop strong business relationships and ensure the different business units get the appropriate quality level from the suppliers.

You want to work in a dynamic work environment, with a motivated team, and are eager to carry change and improvement, join us!

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a multisite team of SQA personnel ensuring their dedication, continuous
development and unity as a team.
• Ensure budget is met
• Manage throughput of SQA department in answer to North America sites requests in a timely
manner
• Ensure the team performs as per defined service level and KPI
• Manage reporting to upper management and stakeholders through monthly dashboards
• Foster a collaborative environment between all stakeholders impacted by supplier quality (SQA, QA, procurement teams, as well as management)
• Develop, implement, and continually improve processes, systems and tools defining the
supplier quality performance management and issue escalation/management, supplier quality
metrics, etc. In particular, in the first year, ensure the proper implementation and respect of
reinforced supplier control processes.
• Work jointly with procurement teams in the supplier identification and qualification process,
supplier risk assessment, as well as supplier selection in order to secure the business
• Manage the operational performance (Logistics & Quality) of suppliers in close coordination
with procurement.
• Maintain approved supplier list with supplier accreditations
• Assist and support in internal/customer audits/requests for each HDI site.

Qualifications:

• University degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering preferred or equivalent relevant
experience on aerospace complex products
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience in the Aerospace Industry with 3 to 5 years
experience in management
• Experience in processes change management a must
• Experience in managing multisite multicultural teams a plus
• Knowledge in Aerospace quality requirements (AS9100, ISO9000, AS9102) customer and
regulatory requirements mandatory and experience with Nadcap a plus
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and 3D models (GD&T)
• Computer literate and familiar with MS suite
• Experience with aerospace Landing Gear or similar complex products is an asset
(Manufacturing / Machining of Low Strength Alloy Steels, SS, Titanium, Aluminum, etc.)
• Familiar with technical problem-solving techniques, FMEA, PPAP, 8D, 5 Why, fishbone, etc.
Lean management certification an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, internally as well as with
customers/regulatory authorities
• Objective oriented individual, able to propose and push through innovative ideas within set boundaries
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to details
• Ability to work independently and take quick decisions based upon technical knowledge and
"know-how"
• Knowledge of English is required because the candidate is expected to supervise and work
with people whose language is English.

Are you known for your ability to adapt and learn? Do you like to surpass yourself and develop in a technically complex environment? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a friendly environment where skills development is at the center our top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developped through engineering centers, factories, a service unit and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.
Be part of a motivating top-notch team!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Héroux-Devtek is an equal opportunity employer.