Lead, Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier in Wichita, KS seeks a Leader, Quality to head the Completion Supplier Quality Management teams, ensuring alignment with priorities and operational needs on the production floor.

You will drive daily execution, develop a long-term improvement roadmap, and mentor a team handling supplier CAPA, non-conformities, and quality disclosures, while partnering with the Corrective Action Manager to reduce issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience in Quality, Supplier Quality, or Continuous Improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems in a manufacturing environment (AS9100, ISO, SMS).
• Familiarity with unionized environments and collective agreements (asset).
• Experience or knowledge in supplier audits (process and product).
• Proficient in structured and analytical problem-solving techniques (Kepner Tregoe is an asset).
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Completion Supplier Quality Management teams, aligning with business priorities and operational needs.
• Drive daily execution and long-term continuous improvement roadmap.
• Supervise and support a team acting as liaison between supplier CAPA teams and operations.
• Deploy containment strategies reducing supplier quality issues and disruptions.
• Manage supplier non-conformities, line checks, and quality disclosures on the production floor.
• Coach the team in data gathering, problem definition, and executive presentations.
• Represent Supplier Quality in forums to drive performance improvement.
• Collaborate with departments and suppliers to resolve critical issues and containment plans.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Statistical analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

University degree in technical field

Tools

Andon

CAPA

CATIA

GD&T

Job description

Bombardier in Wichita, KS seeks a Leader, Quality to head the Completion Supplier Quality Management teams, ensuring alignment with priorities and operational needs on the production floor.

You will drive daily execution, develop a long-term improvement roadmap, and mentor a team handling supplier CAPA, non-conformities, and quality disclosures, while partnering with the Corrective Action Manager to reduce issues.