Quality Director

About the role

Reporting to the Vice President, the Quality Director develops, implements and maintains a quality vision and strategies for the organization to sustain its manufacturing performance and its strong reputation in the North American market. In this capacity, they design, structure, implement and maintain a high-performance quality system across all company activities.

Benefits

• Permanent position offering stability and security.
• Access to the AAA Academy for continuous professional development.
• Access to high-performance facilities and quality equipment.
• Sick days to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive group insurance program.
• Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Stimulating work environment with major projects in aerospace, land transport and defense sectors.
• Health and wellness program.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a competent, high-performing quality team and supervise the quality team.
• Develop a strategy to establish a culture focused on prevention and continuous improvement.
• Define a quality roadmap, implementing processes and quality management tools aimed at achieving company objectives.
• Collaborate in establishing training programs and ensure these programs incorporate quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance and continuous improvement of the quality management system to meet standards and industry requirements.
• Collaborate with other members of the management team for company management and the achievement of objectives and targets.
• Work closely with after-sales teams to support customers.
• Implement key performance indicators.
• Establish processes aimed at preventing and effectively resolving quality issues.
• In partnership with procurement, develop strategies, audits and follow-ups with suppliers to ensure incoming parts comply with our requirements; in case of deviations, take necessary actions to implement appropriate corrective measures by suppliers.
• Ensure appropriate visibility at all levels and clear communication of deviations and key quality system indicators; ensure that appropriate actions are taken by the relevant departments to continuously improve quality.
• Write and update the quality policy; coordinate efforts to maintain ISO certification on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in continuous process improvement.
• Perform any other related duties.

Candidate profile

Education: University degree, preferably in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, operations management or manufacturing engineering.

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in quality management within a manufacturing company, including at least five (5) years as a team manager.

Other requirements

• Responsible and highly action- and results-oriented.
• Proven ability to provide leadership and direction regarding the development and implementation of operational processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and persuasive ability.
• Highly developed organizational skills and strong analytical mindset.
• Skilled communicator able to simplify complex information; influential and an excellent team player.
• Availability to travel outside the province (approximately 10%).
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English.
• Membership in a quality assurance association is an asset.

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