Head of Quality, NH90 Program (Delegated)

GKN Aerospace; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Fokker Aerospace is seeking a Delegated Head of Quality to join NHIndustries (NHI) in Aix-en-Provence, France. This is a fully on-site assignment for up to five years, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the NH90 helicopter programme and build a strong foundation for future career opportunities within GKN Fokker Aerospace and GKN Aerospace as parent company.

NHIndustries is a French SAS company headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, wholly owned by Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Quality, Engineering, Aviation or related field.
• At least 5 years in Quality Management.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, EN/AS9100, AQAP 2110/2310, ISO 14001 and EMAR 21/145.
• Lead Auditor qualification and Project Management certification.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience in multicultural international environments.
• Fluent English; French, German, Italian or Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the NHI Quality team, managing quality processes, actions and budgets.
• Maintain and improve the NHI Quality Management System and associated certifications.
• Assess and validate contractual quality requirements, ensuring consistency and implementation of quality plans, standards and processes across the NH90 industrial network.
• Support NHI process owners in the development and deployment of quality improvement initiatives.
• Harmonise or elaborate general quality rules, plans, procedures and standards for global application by Industry.
• Ensure the conformity process for helicopter and deliverable items is fulfilled.
• Conduct internal audits, report and monitor quality opportunities, risks and issues.
• Act as the key quality interface with customers, partner companies, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Manage customer quality complaints, drive the customer satisfaction process and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Management

Leadership

Auditing

Stakeholder Mgmt

Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Management

Multicultural Environment

Communication

English Fluency

Quality Standards

Education

Master’s degree in Quality/Engineering/Aviation

Job description

GKN Fokker Aerospace is seeking a Delegated Head of Quality to join NHIndustries (NHI) in Aix-en-Provence, France. This is a fully on-site assignment for up to five years, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the NH90 helicopter programme and build a strong foundation for future career opportunities within GKN Fokker Aerospace and GKN Aerospace as parent company.

NHIndustries is a French SAS company headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, wholly owned by Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo,