Director, Quality Assurance

Elevate Aircraft Seating; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

EV charging stations

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health care plans

Job summary

Elevate Aircraft Seating is seeking a Director of Quality Assurance for the Huntington Beach site to lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control across operations. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Program Management to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a minimum of 12 years in aerospace quality leadership, strong knowledge of AS9100 and FAA standards, and proven capability to drive corrective actions and continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of aerospace quality leadership experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing Quality Assurance professionals.
• Experience with FAA/EASA aviation quality requirements and audits.
• Ability to write, define, and document quality assurance processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions for Huntington Beach operations.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet AS9100 and FAA regulations.
• Oversee internal audits and support external audits and certifications.
• Drive supplier quality management, corrective actions, and MRB activities.
• Develop metrics and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and product realization.

Skills

Aerospace quality leadership

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality Assurance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Since 2018 Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing With locations in California Washington and Germany we are guided by creativity collaboration and a shared commitment to quality We are looking for a skilled Director Quality Assurance Administrator to join our team in Huntington Beach CA This is an on site position based in Huntington Beach CA We value teamwork inclusivity and continuous professional development and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth

JOB SUMMARY

The Director Quality Assurance is responsible for leading all quality assurance and quality control activities This role provides strategic and operational leadership for site quality systems regulatory compliance customer quality performance supplier quality oversight inspection activities and continuous improvement initiatives The Director Quality Assurance serves as the primary quality leader for all site audits customer interactions corrective actions and quality improvement efforts The Director Quality Assurance partners closely with Operations Engineering Supply Chain Manufacturing and Program Management to ensure products consistently meet customer regulatory and company requirements This position is accountable for maintaining AS9100 compliance supporting FAA regulatory requirements driving quality performance metrics and fostering a culture of quality excellence

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Essential Functions

Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Quality Leadership

Lead and oversee all Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions across both Huntington Beach facilities Direct mentor develop and manage Quality Managers Quality Engineers Inspectors and other quality professionals supporting Huntington Beach operations Build and sustain a high performing quality organization focused on accountability regulatory compliance customer satisfaction and continuous improvement Develop and communicate the vision strategy and objectives for quality across the Huntington Beach sites Establish and drive site quality objectives metrics and improvement plans aligned with business and operational goals Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and quality performance Collaborate with enterprise quality leadership and participate in cross site benchmarking and best practice initiatives to drive standardization and operational excellence Quality Management System Maintain govern and continuously improve the Huntington Beach Quality Management System QMS Ensure full compliance with AS9100 FAA regulations customer requirements and applicable industry standards Lead internal audit programs and support external certification regulatory and customer audits Continuously improve QMS effectiveness through process optimization lessons learned and best practice implementation Improve auditing systems and shop floor compliance monitoring to ensure process adherence and product quality Lead Huntington Beach site AS9100 training and compliance initiatives ensuring employees are prepared for annual recertification audits Ensure effective deployment execution and continuous improvement of quality policies procedures standards and work instructions Promote a culture of quality excellence operational discipline and regulatory compliance throughout the organization Manufacturing Quality Oversight Partner with Operations Engineering and Program Management to ensure quality is embedded throughout manufacturing and product realization processes Establish and oversee effective in process receiving final inspection and product acceptance strategies Establish and maintain an effective Receiving Inspection process achieving rapid material disposition and a target turnaround from dock to stock of two days or less Drive improvements in first pass yield defect reduction process capability and corrective action effectiveness Lead implementation and continuous improvement of Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP FMEA Control Plans Statistical Process Control SPC and AS9145 requirements Improve APQP processes through benchmarking and adoption of industry best practices Support successful new product introductions process changes and manufacturing transfers while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements Integrate quality requirements and controls into ERPMRP systems to improve visibility traceability and process effectiveness

Regulatory and Customer Compliance

Serve as the primary quality representative for customer audits regulatory inspections and site assessments Ensure continuous readiness for FAA customer industry and third party audits Support certification activities and compliance requirements associated with aircraft seating products and aerospace manufacturing Lead timely closure of audit findings corrective actions and compliance related improvement initiatives Ensure contractual quality requirements are clearly understood flowed down and effectively implemented throughout the organization Identify contractual quality requirements and areas of compliance risk and develop mitigation strategies to reduce business exposure Maintain strong customer communication and relationships while striving to meet or exceed customer satisfaction expectations and performance requirements Maintain Boeing Gold Status and other customer recognized quality and delivery performance achievements Foster customer confidence through proactive quality performance management issue resolution and continuous improvement Supplier Quality Provide oversight of supplier quality activities supporting Huntington Beach operations Partner with Supply Chain and Supplier Quality teams to monitor supplier performance and drive corrective action activities Participate in supplier selection auditing qualification performance monitoring and supplier corrective action processes Ensure effective management of supplier quality risks incoming product quality and supplier development initiatives Lead supplier performance reviews and improvement programs to strengthen quality delivery and compliance outcomes Drive proactive supplier quality strategies that support operational excellence and customer satisfaction Nonconformance and Corrective Action Management Chair and oversee Material Review Board MRB activities to ensure appropriate disposition of nonconforming material Manage the MRB process across Huntington Beach facilities with a target of closing open nonconformances within 30 days Ensure timely investigation disposition and closure of nonconformances in accordance with regulatory and company requirements Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective preventive action activities using industry standard methodologies Drive corrective action effectiveness and systemic problem solving to prevent recurrence of quality issues Establish and monitor quality metrics that reduce cost of poor quality and improve product and process performance Performance Metrics and Continuous Improvement Develop implement and manage key quality performance indicators KPIs and reporting systems Administer and support management reporting processes for quality operational and customer focused KPIs Monitor quality trends analyze data and identify opportunities to improve product quality compliance and operational performance Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality efficiency customer satisfaction and business performance Present quality performance risks and improvement initiatives to site leadership and executive management Promote a data driven culture focused on operational excellence risk mitigation and sustained quality improvement Participate in benchmarking activities to identify and implement industry's best practices across quality systems and manufacturing operations Cross Functional Partnership Collaborate with Operations Engineering Supply Chain Program Management and other functional leaders to address quality concerns and drive continuous improvement Ensure quality requirements are fully integrated throughout business processes manufacturing operations and product development activities Support new product introductions engineering changes process improvements and certification activities from concept through production Collaborate with leadership teams to identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies that support business objectives Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to improve supplier quality incoming material performance and production flow Drive cross functional alignment on customer requirements quality objectives corrective actions and strategic improvement initiatives Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on quality compliance customer satisfaction and operational excellence initiatives Other Maintain a safe secure and legal work environment adhering to all Company policies and procedures Protect the confidentiality of company information intellectual property and products Contribute to team efforts by performing other job related duties and projects as assigned or requested Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Assurance Manufacturing Industrial Technology Business or a related field Masters degree in Engineering Quality Operations Management Business Administration MBA or a related field preferred

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum of 12 years of aerospace quality leadership experience with demonstrated ability to work in a high volume manufacturing facility Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing Quality Assurance professionals Experience working in both EASA and FAA regulations associated with the Aerospace industry Skills Detailed knowledge of regulations and AS9100 standards associated with quality assurance for the aerospace industry Ability to technically write create define and document quality assurance processes and procedures Preferred Skills Experience Competent working with FAA and EASA aircraft seating certification auditing and communication This includes FAAEASA Part 21 FAAEASA Part 145 and EASA APDOA Experience with working with Boeing and Airbus in achieving and maintaining approved supplier status and ability to lead site through respective requirements and audits Skilled at interacting with Customer Management at an executive level Strong leadership skills with Quality Managers Quality Engineers and other staff Skilled at streamlining quality inspections systems and removing waste and redundancy Skilled at mapping business processes activities flowcharts Other May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required Must show proof of ability to work in the United States This position requires up to 10 travel including overnight travel Elevate Aircraft Seating is an at will employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer and may be terminated at will for any reason with or without cause at any time during employment with the Company As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company all employees are expected to react productively handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future

Certificates and Licenses

ASQ Quality Manager and Quality Engineering certification preferred

Supervision Provided to the Position

Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome goals timing and budget Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules

Leadership Responsibility

Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Quality organization including Quality Managers Quality Engineers Inspectors and quality support personnel Responsible for talent development succession planning organizational capability performance management and budget stewardship

Problem Solving

Identifies and resolves highly complex quality compliance operational and customer related issues requiring strategic analysis sound judgment and cross functional collaboration

Language Skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing

Compensation & Benefits

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work The base pay offered will vary depending on job related knowledge skills location experience and take into account internal equity Salary Rate Transparency 160000 205000 annually Featured Benefits Up to 20 bonus potential for bonus eligible positions Generous 401K matching with immediate eligibility and vesting3 weeks of Paid Time Off 12 paid holidays Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family And so much more Other Perks On site gym Free electric car charging stations Potential for growth within organization Supportive workplace environment with a team oriented culture