Quality Operations Specialist

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 Work Schedule

80 Hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 Hours Vacation Time

12-13 Paid Holidays

6 Weeks Parental Leave

On-site Clinic

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Operations Specialist to lead quality assurance initiatives in the aerospace sector. This role involves ensuring compliance with FAA standards and managing quality deliverables across various commercial programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, leadership skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Join a pioneering company that is shaping the future of aviation and enjoy a competitive salary, generous time off, and a supportive work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in quality assurance within aerospace.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships across program functions for effective teamwork.
• Manage root cause and corrective action activities for defect resolution.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

PowerBI

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology/Management

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

3DX

Bell Quality Tools

Job description

Job Description - Quality Operations Specialist (330321)

Job Number:

330321

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Commercial Programs Quality

The successful candidate will be responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) activities and initiatives and will provide leadership necessary to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction for various Bell commercial programs. The successful candidate will oversee the program Quality requirements, ensure Quality deliverables are met and that the final product meets the customer’s expectations.

The position reports to the Senior Manager Civil Certification and interfaces directly with site Quality managers and the appropriate commercial program manager, build and design teams.

What you’ll be doing as a Quality Operations Specialist

The primary responsibilities of this role include the following:

1. Develop relationships and collaborate across multiple program functions and site locations to foster teamwork.
2. Responsible for interface with the commercial Quality organization on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure that all contractual Quality deliverables are met.
3. Manage root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities to ensure timely and effective resolution of defects.
4. Manage the Quality Assurance Program Plan, track and report on First Article inspections, facilitate weekly Material Review Board meetings with the customer and report quality metrics at the monthly Program Management Review.
5. Ensure Compliance with FAA 14 CFR 21 and AS9100 standards, the Bell Quality Manual, and Bell company procedures.
6. Maintain metric reporting for the commercial program.

Skills You Bring To this Role

1. Demonstrated leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills, and comfort around management and customers.
2. Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, reports, procedures, and certifications.
3. Experience with PowerBI, 3DX, Bell Quality tools, and all Bell systems related to day-to-day activities preferred.
4. Experience in detail and component manufacturing preferred.
5. Six Sigma Green Belt certification or other Continuous Improvement certification preferred.

What you need to be successful

1. 4-Yr Degree such as BS/BA in, Business Administration, Industrial Technology/Management, or Engineering
2. 6+ years’ experience as a Quality professional in the aerospace industry.

What we offer you in return

You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule.

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).

120 hours Vacation time.

12-13 paid holidays per year.

6 weeks parental leave.

Competitive salary.

On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor.

Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.

And so much more.

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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