Director Quality Product Assurance

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Englewood, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Director of Quality Product Assurance, you will lead the overall quality strategy for the organization, ensuring the highest quality standards and regulatory compliance. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
13+ years of experience in a related field.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 17 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Extensive leadership experience in quality management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) standards.
Extensive experience in an electronic/mechanical systems environment.
Proven leadership abilities inclusive of successful change management, mentoring, career development, training, succession planning, holding people accountable, and conducting yearly reviews.
Mastery of the ability to drive innovative thinking, lead and inspire your team, instill collaboration, challenge status quo, manage complex situations, delegate authority, and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations.
Proven experience and skills in team building, time management, conflict resolution, communication, briefing, presentation, and strategic thinking.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to clearly express concepts in verbal and written forms.
Ability to navigate change and uncertainty, make defensible decisions in ambiguity, and own those decisions.
Shows strong decision-making skills by clearly stating the BLUF (bottom line up front), highlighting what matters most, simplifying complex information, & making timely, well-reasoned decisions that drive the biggest impact (80/20).
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment.
Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Direct Aviation/Aerospace operations experience.
Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence.
Certified Quality Improvement Associate.
Certified Quality Auditor.
Past experience in program development of an integrated supply chain.
Past experience implementing and managing a quality management system (QMS) (e.g., ISO, Six Sigma, etc.).
Past experience implementing strong governance framework.
Demonstrated passion for ideation, intellectual curiosity, and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.
Proven long-term and strategic perspective that extends beyond the immediate initiatives; visualizes and articulates a clear direction.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the company-wide quality strategy.
Lead and mentor senior quality managers.
Drive continuous improvement across all quality functions.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
Represent the company in high-level quality discussions with customers and regulatory bodies.