Director of Quality Assurance

Director of Quality

Brief Description

Regal Rexnord, a leading supplier in the Aerospace industry, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Director of Quality to join our team. The Director of Quality will direct all aspects of quality assurance across our six aerospace manufacturing sites. This role encompasses Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Control (Inspection), Calibration (Metrology), and Supplier Quality Management. The position requires daily interface with customers (OEM, FAA, and DCMA) and effective support to all departments on quality-related issues. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement initiatives in both manufacturing and quality processes, act as an agent of change, ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulations, oversee supplier quality management, and manage both internal and external audits.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead a quality cultural transformation across multiple manufacturing sites responsible for aerospace components.
• Lead and coach a large quality department, including site quality managers, with a focus on data-driven continuous improvements and talent development.
• Manager customer interactions and directly interface with our customers, who are the primary players in the Aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding and application of AS9100C and Nadcap standards with the ability to apply all specified requirements in a cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including FAA, EASA, and other international aviation authorities; stay updated on changes in regulations and standards.
• Implement and facilitate needed improvements in our quality processes, emphasizing a "Quality at the Source" approach, including inspection.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards; manage customer and regulatory audits.
• Establish and maintain a robust supplier quality management program, including qualification, auditing, and performance monitoring of suppliers.
• Provide leadership and coaching to Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering Leaders, as well as site quality managers; establish and monitor annual non-financial objectives.
• Develop required staffing to support continued business growth – Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Quality Control and Calibration; develop appropriate staffing to support both existing and new customer self-release delegations and FAA requirements.
• Financial management and reporting for Quality Department – establish annual budgets and capital expenses; monitor and maintain monthly operational budgets.
• Strategy Deployment – Active participation in the development of annual strategic plans, deployment of those plans and monthly reporting against established targets to improve.
• KPI – Affect Internal PPM (scrap) reduction, external PPM (customer rejection) reduction and OTD improvements both internally and at our suppliers; report PPM (KPI) data and Action Plans (countermeasures), when target objectives are not achieved, at monthly strategy deployment management reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement through both accountability and the utilization of Lean tools.
• Hold primary responsibility for the Issuance of product disclosures to customer (for known or suspect product conditions) should the need arise.
  
  

Job Requirements, Capabilities, And Success Factors

• This position requires the applicant to be a US Person with an US permanent residence. A US Person is a US Citizen or Green card holder.
• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering) required. Previous work experience in an aerospace manufacturing (machine shop) environment is required.
• 8+ years management experience in Quality Assurance in an aerospace environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality standards, particularly AS9100 and NADCAP
• In-depth working knowledge of Six Sigma with the ability to effectively apply all recognized methods and techniques in a manufacturing environment (Green Belt or higher).
• Strong understanding of DMAIC, dFMEA, pFMEA, DOE, Gage R & R, Statistical Process Control (SPC) and lean systems; understanding of PPAP process is desired.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude that would allow for the ability to effectively function as a quality representative at Material Review Board (MRB) level.
• Experience in a machine shop environment preferred.
• Experience/familiarity with aerospace grade materials and specifications (inconel, titanium, stainless steels), heat treating and case-hardening (nitriding, plasma spray, boron diffusion, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to both promote and foster a Continuous Improvement culture both internally and at our supplier’s.
• Previous experience in implementing and using Lean tools and methodologies.
• General understanding of Aerospace customer requirements – OEM, FAA and DCMA.
• Effective communicator – strong written and verbal communication skills is required.
• Ability to travel locally and out of state
• Previous experience presenting to aerospace customers is required.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Paid Leaves
• Tuition Assistance
  
  

About Regal Rexnord

Regal Rexnord is a $6.5B publicly held global industrial manufacturer with 30,000 associates around the world who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit and control motion. The Company’s electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion. A portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications. The Company’s automation offering, comprised of controls, actuators, drives, and precision motors, controls motion in applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools.

The Company’s end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.

Regal Rexnord is comprised of three operating segments: Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. Regal Rexnord has offices and manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide. For more information, including a copy of our Sustainability Report, visit RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Recruiting@RegalRexnord.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Posters

Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.