Job Description

Maintain and drive continuous improvement of ARS Quality System and processes, ensuring compliance to regulatory and quality system requirements.
Execute closure of Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) processes, compliant to Customer requirements.
Coordinate with Production Leader to meet Customer’s expectations and as mandated within Service Agreements with Supplier.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Focal point representing ARS for all Quality matters, as required by relevant ARS Quality manuals/matrixes.
• Monitor, track and drive quality performance of suppliers to meet performance targets and expectations for system compliance.
• Engage with suppliers to manage quality escapes, workmanship issues on hardware and paperwork, through effective and timely RCCA.
• Perform qualification and periodic audit of suppliers in accordance with quality, operational and engineering requirements to meet business expectations.
• Responsible for timely OSB Order closure, as defined by Customer’s TAT requirements with close coordination between Customer Service and ARS Store.
• Recommend strategies and drive Continuous Improvement efforts across relevant ARS functions to achieve efficiency, accuracy and speed.
• Ensure operational alignment with ARS production plan and metrics, including report generation and management of supplier performance to ARS OTD/TAT requirements.
• Optimize inventory and process improvements.
• Participate in supplier selection and evaluation, focused on delivery performance and capacity.
• Manage all aspects of Order fulfilment for GEnx RSP hardware, including liaison with internal / external Customers, Suppliers, Repair Stations, and OSB/MRO/QA Systems transactions, in order to successfully close the end-Customer’s Repair order.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant aerospace experience in Quality Systems, Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, or similar roles.
• Experience in LEAN, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement functions will have advantage.
• Experience in aviation Part 145 regulations, AS9100/ISO9001 quality management systems will have advantage.
• Experience in quality tools and techniques such as RCCA, PFMEA, APQP, will have advantage.
• Experience in aerospace repair processes will have advantage.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed 
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

• Quality
• Six Sigma