Quality Assurance Manager

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Education assistance

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k) with

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems' ATAC division in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to lead the QA department, ensuring safety, quality and continuous improvement across maintenance programs.

The role requires a top-tier background in aircraft maintenance management, an FAA A&P license, strong leadership and regulatory knowledge, plus the ability to coordinate with subcontractors and customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance management and/or Quality Assurance.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required; Inspection Authorization preferred.
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/etc.).
• Strong supervisory, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage direct reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and direct reports effectively.
• Ability to work at all levels of the organization in a diverse workgroup.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all QA efforts in support of ATAC-ACOE requirements.
• Organize assignments and priorities for QA department personnel.
• Lead QA to ensure maintenance functions comply with FAA, DoD, OEM, NAVAIR and internal QA systems.
• Coordinate with Maintenance leadership to develop and review GOPs.
• Coordinate with Quality Control for audits and corrective actions.
• Act as primary safety-related technical inquiries contact for maintenance.
• Manage quality issues with customers, sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Handle non-conforming product processes with Quality Control and suppliers/vendors.
• Prepare performance assessments of managed personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance.

Skills

A&P license

MS Office proficiency

Supervisory skills

Aircraft maintenance management

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Quality Assurance Manager (344975)

Job Number:

344975

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Airborne Tactical Advantage Company business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

The Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) leads the Quality Assurance department. The QAM manages company Quality Assurance personnel with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The QAM coordinates with other company department managers and subcontractors for maintenance quality-related items. Oversees company Ground Operating Procedures for assigned contracts and routes them for approval. The QAM reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure effective supervision and management of all Quality Assurance efforts in support of company requirements; throughout ATAC-Adversary Center of Excellence.
• Organize job assignments and priorities for Quality Assurance department personnel.
• Lead the Quality Assurance department in ensuring maintenance department functions comply with applicable regulations and requirements from the Federal Aviation Administration, Department of War, OEM, NAVAIR, and internal Quality Control and Safety Management System through effective QA processes.
• Manage the development and review of Maintenance Policies and Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) through internal processes and coordination with Maintenance leadership.
• Coordinate with company Quality Control to aid with Quality Control audits.
• Act as the primary contact for the maintenance department for safety-related technical inquiries.
• Manage quality-related issues with customers, sub-contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage non-conforming product processes with Quality Control and suppliers/vendors.
• Prepare performance assessments of managed personnel.
• Any additional responsibilities as delineated by the Director of Maintenance.
• Minimumrequirementsofthispositioninclude,butarenot limited to,at least10 years of work experience in aircraft maintenance management and/or Quality Assurance.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required; Inspection Authorization preferred.
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/etc.).
• Strong supervisory, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage direct reports.
• Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and effectively and efficiently direct reports to complete tasking.
• Ability to work at all levels of the organization and the ability to work in a diverse workgroup.

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Minimumrequirementsofthispositioninclude,butarenot limited to,at least10 years of work experience in aircraft maintenance management and/or Quality Assurance.
• FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required; Inspection Authorization preferred.
• Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/etc.).
• Strong supervisory, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage direct reports.
• Can manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and effectively and efficiently direct reports to complete tasking.
• Ability to work at all levels of the organization and the ability to work in a diverse workgroup.

How We Care

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.