SR MGR-QUALITY BACKSHOPS

Dassault Falcon Jet; Arkansas; On-site; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Dassault Falcon Jet seeks an experienced Quality Manager to oversee Backshops inspection activities in the United States. You will partner with production teams to advance continuous improvement and strengthen process control across the quality system.

You will manage inspection functions under POA/PAH, evaluate trends, ensure documentation and calibration of equipment, and drive adherence to FAA/EASA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Business or related field (substitution 2 years for 1 year).
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft completion production and manufacturing operations.
• Eight years of experience in aircraft manufacturing or related field, including five years as a Quality Control Supervisor or Manager.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations, guidelines and airworthiness directives.
• Strong critical thinking, logic and analytical skills.
• Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
• Color vision testing must be passable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the inspection functions under a repair station, POA and PAH functions.
• Evaluate inspection-finding trends impacting quality of aircraft completions.
• Ensure compliance with Inspection Procedures Manual, Parts Manufacturing Manuals, and related documents.
• Write manuals, procedures and instructions to document quality system compliance.
• Provide timely information to management on status of areas under control.
• Ensure equipment is available, maintained and calibrated for nondestructive testing and tool certification.
• Document and maintain all inspection activity records.
• Prepare annual budget and advise on spending trends; recommend capital expenditures.
• Enforce safety and housekeeping requirements in responsibility areas.
• Report to VP and manage daily QC Backshops including workload and overtime.
• Establish frameworks for area managers to succeed in daily activities and talent development.
• Perform managerial duties including hiring, evaluating performance and approving leave.

Skills

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Color/vision perception

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Business or related field

AS9100 familiarity/training

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Manages the operations of Backshops inspection activities. Establishes a strong cooperation with production teams to move efforts forward on continuous improvement and process control activities.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities (essential Functions)

• Manage the inspection functions under a repair station, POA and PAH functions.
• Evaluate inspection-finding trends that would impact negatively the quality of aircraft completions.
• Ensure all managed activities comply with the Inspection Procedures Manual, Parts Manufacturing Manuals, and other EASA accepted/approved documents.
• Write Manuals, procedures and written instructions to document the quality system compliance to applicable required documents.
• Provide timely and detailed information to management on the status of all areas under the manager’s control.
• Ensure the proper equipment is available, maintained and calibrated for work performed by the nondestructive testing, calibration and tool certification sections.
• Ensure the necessary documentation is correctly accomplished and maintained for all inspection activities.
• Prepare and document annual budget and advice the VP of adverse spending trends. Provide recommendations on capital expenditure requirements.
• Enforce all safety and proper housekeeping requirements in the managers’ respective areas of responsibility.
• Reports to VP and ensures daily management of all QC Backshops, including offloaded activities, such as resources/workload and any overtime activities.
• Establishes a frame work for the area managers to be successful in managing daily activities and developing talent in the Quality Organization.
• Performs managerial duties such as hiring, terminating, evaluating the performance of and approving leave for subordinates.

Non-principal Duties/Responsibilities (non-essential Functions)

• Manage special projects as assigned by Senior Management.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Business or related field; will substitute two years of directly related experience for one year of education.
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft completion production and manufacturing operations.
• Eight years of experience in aircraft manufacturing or related field, including five years’ experience as a Quality Control Supervisor or Manager in an aviation related environment.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations, FAA/EASA guidelines, service bulletins and airworthiness directives related with production facilities under the POA.
• Well-developed critical thinking, logic and analytical skills.
• Must possess above average verbal, written skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must possess eyesight which can pass color and vision testing.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with foreign regulatory bodies.
• Must be pro-active and team orientated.
• Ability to work effectively with computers (Windows and Microsoft Office software).
• AS9100 familiarization and/or training.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work long distances, climb, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Travel required by surface and air, including international travel.
• Normal office conditions plus must be able to function throughout total facility (up and down stairs and in and out of aircraft).

Compensation And Benefits

• The compensation for this position typically falls between $103,774.00 and $138.500.00 per year. This position is not eligible for overtime. Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift.
• Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more.
• We are committed to finding the best, brightest and most dedicated individuals in the aviation industry. Our employees are the key to our success. Soar with us.