Program Quality Manager

Safran; Ajax; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability accommodations

Job summary

Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. is seeking a senior Quality Engineer to ensure adherence to customer quality requirements across aerospace programs. You will oversee quality engineers, drive APQP, manage audits, and lead corrective actions to reduce escapes.

The role requires 3+ years aerospace manufacturing experience, strong Six Sigma/Lean, GD&T knowledge, and expertise in ISO/AS standards with a focus on process improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in aerospace manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and machining methods.
• Quality tools: FMEA, CAR, MSA, Control Plans, RCCA, 8D.
• Iso/AS standards and SPC knowledge; aerospace regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to customer quality requirements on programs.
• Reduce quality escapes to the customer.
• Support customer reviews and resolve concerns as needed.
• Maintain and improve compliance with QMS processes.
• Deploy regulatory requirements with other functions.
• Develop/amend procedures per program requirements.
• Develop and maintain Quality Performance Metrics.
• Participate in Gate/Program Reviews.
• Lead Corrective Actions and monitor non-conformances.
• Reduce Cost of Quality by lowering warranties/escapes.
• Manage Quality Engineering resources for Programs, Engineering & Operations.
• Coach Quality Engineers to improve quality levels.
• Deploy APQP through programs.
• Assist Director of Quality in monthly management reviews.
• Manage MRB process lead time and efficiency.

Skills

Problem solving

Six Sigma / Lean

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Technical writing

Teamwork

ISO/AS knowledge

SPC knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Business background

Tools

FMEA

CAR

MSA

Control Plans

RCCA

8D

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage the adherence to customer quality requirements on programs through quality engineers overseeing the effective implementation of the Program Quality Plan and managing customer product and process audits.
• Reduce quality escapes to the customer.
• Support Customer reviews and resolve customer concerns as needed.
• Maintain and improve organizational compliance with the Quality Management System processes.
• Deploy and maintain regulatory requirements in conjunction with other functions/groups.
• Develop/amend Procedures as required by Program requirements.
• Develop and maintain Quality Performance Metrics.
• Actively participant in Gate/Program Reviews.
• Facilitate Corrective Actions activity to monitor non-conformance levels, overdue corrective actions and improve effectiveness of problem solving.
• Reduce Cost of Quality through reduction of customer/escapes returns (warranty).
• Manage Quality Engineering resources to support Programs, Engineering & Operations activity.
• Coach Quality Engineers to improve quality levels on programs with the use of Quality Engineering tools.
• Deploy Advanced Quality Planning processes through programs (APQP).
• Assist the Director of Quality in conducting monthly management reviews.
• Manage the Material Review Board Process performance in terms of lead time, process efficiency and quality of MRB disposition.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering / Business background with minimum 3 years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Good understanding of GD&T and machining/manufacturing methods.
• Strong knowledge of quality tools: FMEA, CAR, MSA and Control Plans, RCCA, 8D.
• Excellent problem-solving skills / aptitude.
• Strong Six Sigma / Lean and process improvement experience.
• Working knowledge of ISO/AS standards, and SPC.
• Good understanding of aerospace regulatory requirements.
• Must be motivated with high energy level to drive results and possess good negotiation skills.
• Presentation, training, technical writing and communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Salary: $104,600 to $130,700

Reason for Recruitment: Replacement

We see diversity as a means to leverage creativity, collective performance and innovation. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. SafranLS is committed to a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment with continual learning opportunities and a focus on well-being in the workplace.

SafranLS offers accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process and will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS in advance.

While we thank all applicants, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

The above statements reflect the general items considered necessary to describe principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Other duties may be assigned as per management instruction.

All applicants must meet the following requirements: Minimum age of 18 years. Canadian Controlled Goods Regulations (CGR), U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances and applicable contractual obligations. Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. SafranLS TOR is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Accessibility and Accommodation Policy. SafranLS TOR will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to SafranLS TOR in advance.