Quality Assurance Manager

Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America, Europe and United Kingdom. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Information on the division:

Located in Strongsville, the 90 employee facility (100,000 sq. ft.) is one of Héroux-Devtek’s centers of excellence for the final assembly of landing gear.

As part of the Central Division you will lead P&L responsible for critical machining operations of major commercial aircraft programs such as the Boeing 777 and Embraer E-2, and important military programs as F-18, F-35, C-17 and C-130.

With a strong focus on latest technology of the manufacturing processes with machining automation and techniques we aim to remain the best value producer of complex landing gear components.

What we offer?

• Leaders who invest in your success, development, and growth
• A culture of true teamwork and pride in our product
• Competitive salaries linked to performance and paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• A comprehensive group insurance plan including a HAS/FSA options, Dental & Vision
• Supportive wellness program, including healthcare discounts
• Automatic Life Insurance with supplemental options
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Opportunities for retirement savings with 401k plans including a company match
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant Certifications, Education, & Trainings
• Free access to a virtual doctor and the employee assistance program
• Social activities for all employees (BBQ, Golf, Christmas parties, etc.)
• Generous referral bonuses and advantageous recognition programs
• A motivating work environment and a human management style where you can make a difference

Summary:

The QA Manager is responsible for control methods development, gage control, inspection and testing, customer quality complaints and audits for the production of commercial and military landing gear.

Main responsibilities:

• Establishes ways of preventing or limiting production of unacceptable parts, subassemblies, or products by analyzing product quality specifications, specifying inspection locations, methods, and controls.
• Supervises Quality Engineers and QC Manager, providing direction and decision making as needed. 
• Maintaining the accuracy of instruments used in inspection activities by keeping gage locations and maintenance records, safeguarding, and storing idle gages, and inspecting and repairing gages.
• Conducts quality control measurements and analysis, recommending the halting of sub-standard production processes and notifying those affected by appraising the quality of product, maintaining control charts, and rejecting or accepting products.
• Investigates and reports to appropriate managers and supervisors about manufacturing responsibility for products alleged to be faulty by customers and taking steps to correct operations found to be substandard.
• Investigates the validity of customer complaints and advises those affected of company liability to the customer and secures modifications of operations and products.
• Determines the most economical methods of using or disposing of rejected or obsolete items and scrap and preparing those items for those uses or disposition by analyzing by-products and surplus or obsolete items, determining disposition of items, and preparing items for sale or use.
• Maintains the total QMS - quality assurance systems as set forth in the company’s quality control manual to produce products conforming to customer specifications and requirements.
• Leads or participates in audits by customers, NADCAP, AS9100, and any additional external agencies. 

Our ideal candidate:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or relevant degree, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role and leadership experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing or NADCAP/AS9100 regulations familiarity 

Work culture and environment:

Are you known as an innovation driver? Are you looking for your next challenge and opportunity to learn & excel in Aerospace? Héroux-Devtek offers you the opportunity to work in a diverse and team-oriented environment where skills development is a top priority. Here, employees are at the heart of the realization of the product, developed through engineering centers, factories, a service unit, and an accessible and agile head office for fast decision-making.

Be part of a motivating top-notch team taking Aerospace to new heights!

Candidates must meet security screening requirements as set out by ITAR directives.

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.