Quality Supervisor AAP Supplier Quality

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead a team focused on enhancing supplier quality in Savannah. This role involves supervising Supplier Quality Engineers, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical components and quality assurance processes, coupled with a Bachelor's degree in aviation sciences or a related field. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will directly impact the production process and quality assurance of industry-leading aircraft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aviation sciences or related field required.
• 8 years of progressive, related technical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Supplier Quality Engineers and manage approximately sixty suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and quality management systems.

Skills

Quality Management System

Electrical Components Knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Supervisory Skills

FAA Regulations Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Sciences

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Inspection Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

Quality Supervisor AAP Supplier Quality in GAC Savannah

Fly With Us

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

About Our Group

We are responsible for the Power Plant, Avionics/Electrical and major Structural Composite supply base management to drive accountability, improvements, and quality assurance initiatives.

About This Role

This role was created to support the Electrical and Component supply base to drive more focus on supply chain effectiveness. It’s an opportunity to be involved in an important portion of the aircraft that has considerable impact on the ability to keep the production process flowing. The Supervisor in this role will supervise between 2-4 Supplier Quality Engineers and be responsible for approximately sixty suppliers. A good understanding of electrical components and how they are associated is key in this role. Familiarity with electrical harness assemblies and all requirements (burn testing, certification testing, etc.) associated with these articles, as well as electrical assemblies/sub-assemblies, is preferred.

The position will be based at our Gulfstream Headquarters in Savannah, GA.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in aviation sciences, quality systems or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 8 years progressive, related technical experience required.

Position Purpose

In a team-oriented environment, performs inspection duties and supervises subordinate personnel to ensure quality assurance or inspection activities are maintained in a timely and efficient manner. Supports the quality management system ensuring all aspects of the processes, systems, or delivered articles are manufactured or returned to service and certified in accordance with approved quality system requirements.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

1. Supervises assigned personnel ensuring compliance to the Quality Management System, current FAA and/or FAR regulatory requirements and the company policy.
2. Assists in the development and implementation of plans to improve quality.
3. Reviews and approves FAA and/or FAR paperwork and correspondence (e.g. FAA Advisory Circulars, Airworthiness Directives, Inspection Requirements, Aircraft Service Changes & Customer Bulletins).
4. Monitors quality inspection and Return to Service functions.
5. Coordinates scheduling and manpower assignments for subordinate personnel and determines equipment requirements.
6. Explains and reinforces the company/site values and goals to departmental employees with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.
7. Promotes, encourages, and participates in positive and open communication.
8. Conducts personnel performance appraisals and addresses personnel performance.
9. Provides training, technical guidance, and direction to subordinate level personnel.
10. Identifies and manages Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Oversees continuous improvement initiatives to improve cost, schedule, and quality of processes.
11. Provides appropriate departmental support for both in-house and road trip scheduled/unscheduled maintenance events.
12. Ensures customer service satisfaction through timely/accurate completion of all paperwork requirements.
13. Aggressively manages departmental safety programs in compliance with existing safety regulations.
14. Ensures compliance to budget targets and timekeeping policies.
15. Coordinates documentation projects and activities between applicable Gulfstream facilities.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 213164

Category: Management

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 07/03/2023

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

About the Company

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft.