Job Summary
The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is a member of the Leadership Team with primary responsibility for providing leadership, planning and coordination of activities of the Supplier Quality Organization in support of Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA's, Division business objectives. The Sr. Manager, Quality Systems is responsible for managing processes related to the selection, management and performance of suppliers.

Essential Job Functions
• Own the development, implementation, and oversight of an effective Quality Management System program that operates in compliance with corporate quality policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Administer enhancements, development and improvement of QMS documentation and methods.

• Administer and maintains the SEDA Division's QMS Documentation.

• Facilitate and lead the use of lean/six sigma (advanced quality) tools to evaluate Safran or supplier products and processes.

• Analyze root causes of deficiencies and ensures proper corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner as related to Quality management System findings and observations.

• Lead and participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve Safran business processes.

• Develop and lead cost effective strategies across SEDA Divisional sites that results in an ongoing significant improvement to Safran products and processes.

• Identify need for and delivers training materials to Safran employee related to the Quality Management System.

• Mentor Quality Systems Team on the Safran Quality Management System.

• Assume supervisory and/or lead responsibility for quality systems personnel in multiple locations as directed by leadership.

• Assume leadership delegated responsibility when directed by leadership.

• Analyze customer, industry, and/or regulatory specifications and ensure compliance of Safran products and processes. Lead initiatives to attain/maintain applicable global regulatory and quality standards certifications.

• Develop and maintain a working relationship with key customer procurement organizations to the benefit of the customer and Safran.

• Ensure Safran products shipped to customers meet applicable business unit, contractual, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage activities all QMS audit activities including, but not limited to internal, customer and regulatory audits.

• Other duties as required.

Education/Experience
• Bachelor's degree in appropriate technical discipline or 8 or more years' experience managing quality systems
• Professional certification in Auditing ISO 9001/AS9100 series industry standard requirements
• Experience in a leadership capacity with direct reports
• Fulfill all Environmental, Safety & Health requirements and act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times. This includes, following all ES&H policies and procedures, acting on unsafe conditions and aiding Leadership in the attainment of ES&H initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Proven experience in Development Quality Assurance in the Aerospace Industry (Safran standards is preferable)
• Prior experience managing the integration and implementation of ISO 9001/AS9100 series requirements
• FAA Repair Station knowledge is preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr) is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• There is a travel element to this role and as such you should hold a full driving license, and current passport and have a willingness to travel to all continents (sometimes) at short notice.
• Experience managing and developing multiple direct reports.
• Thorough working knowledge with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen events, and Continuous Improvement SPC, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with problem solving methodology such as A3 and 8D.
• Experience leading complex projects with remote team members.
• Knowledge of manufacturing structures, varied processes, operating practices, and operating budgets.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• AS9100, ISO9001, Mil-Std working knowledge.
• Experience with international regulatory requirements and international business partners is helpful.
• Ability to work with a wide range of people for process improvements and corrective actions.
• Capacity to work independently and within team environments.
Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills
• Change agent
• Communication skills and active listening, ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to manage and solve conflicts
• Ability to analyze and synthesize
• Customer oriented
• Integrity
• Quality Control Analysis
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking