Sr. Manager, Quality & Engineering

AAR Corp; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Corp is seeking a Sr. Manager, Quality & Engineering to oversee quality assurance and engineering for their operations in Hot Springs. The role involves leadership of diverse engineering teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving performance through strategic planning and communication. This position offers an opportunity to influence quality practices at a national level.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years in quality programs leadership.
• Knowledge of product and MRO operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Quality Assurance and Engineering.
• Manage a multi-discipline engineering team.
• Assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Sr. Manager, Quality & Engineering (17325)

About Us:AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Sr. Manager, Quality & Engineering - 17325

Description

Description

FAA and customer quality and engineering interface; AAR representative for the Aerospace Standards responsible for all aspects of Quality Assurance and Engineering oversight for AAR Component Services – Hot Springs; provides management oversight for the quality organization and the engineering department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• · Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine department or company progress toward stated goals and objectives
• · Assure that personnel have access to company policies and procedures as applicable
• · Assure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements
• · Management of the Technical Publications Library; assuring that the necessary technical data is available and current for the work to be performed
• · Assure adequate resources are available to the Quality Department
• · Continually monitor the effectiveness of the quality system and the performance of quality personnel within the organization and ensuring that their training needs are met
• · Assure the effectiveness of the calibration system
• · Chair management review meetings to review the effectiveness of the Quality Management System and to establish changes necessary for attaining company objectives and customer satisfaction
• · Assure that repair station certifications are maintained and current
• · Make application to the local F.S.D.O. office for repairman certificates when required
• · Make application to the local F.S.D.O. requesting changes to repair station ratings as applicable.
• · Submit reports of defects or un-airworthy conditions to the FAA and operators as applicable
• · Collaborate with other management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals
• · Manage to fiscal budget(s)
• Manages diverse multi-discipline engineering team for MRO, New Manufacturing, Reverse Engineering and new product development functions.
• Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of major professional accomplishments including increasing responsibility and leadership of quality programs and teams of considerable size, scope and complexity for seven or more years.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and obtain the desired results. Knowledge of the product(s) and MRO operations that would typically be obtained through a bachelor’s degree and/or progressive career experience.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Current knowledge of the latest technology, productivity and quality measurements, and material/planning systems requiring continual review of methods to optimize productivity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Candidates who possess a Level 3 NDT certification will be given preference.

Job

Job

: Operations

Primary Location

Primary Location

: United States-Arkansas-Hot Springs

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Overtime Status

Overtime Status

: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.