Director, Quality (Helicopter Business Unit)

Standard Aero•Winnipeg, MB

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide strategic leadership for the business unit quality function, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and customer expectations. Lead quality strategy, drive continuous improvement across repair and overhaul operations, and ensure product safety, reliability, and performance. Partner with senior leadership, engineering, and operations to embed quality across the full product lifecycle. StandardAero is partnered with approved OEMs worldwide allowing us to go through the helicopters entire lifecycle from airframe assembly, engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), upgrades, custom solutions, all the way through to the sun-setting of your programs. We are committed to providing the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer service to more than 3,000 military, commercial and private operators in over 85 nations. For over a century, customers have relied on StandardAero as the industry experts for operational efficiency, innovation, and custom MRO solutions. Our Winnipeg facility provides full MRO services for 6 different engine lines (Arriel 1 and 2, M250, RR300, PT6T and PW200) across 3 OEMs (SAFRAN, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney Canada).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in quality, manufacturing, or aerospace (MRO or production environment preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing teams of at least 3+ direct or indirect reports in a quality or technical function
Minimum of 5 years of experience applying ISO 9001 or AS9110 quality management systems in a regulated manufacturing or aerospace environment
Minimum of 5 years of experience applying aviation regulatory requirements (e.g., Transport Canada airworthiness standards or equivalent regulatory body) in a production or MRO environment
Minimum of 3 years of experience using ERP, MRP, or quality management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) for production, quality tracking, or reporting purposes
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for reporting, analysis, and executive-level presentations
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying technical, regulatory, and quality documentation in a manufacturing or aerospace environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) environments
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational planning skills
Proven ability to drive Business Unit -wide quality improvement and lean initiatives
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Experience with CAPA systems, internal audits, and risk management frameworks
Excellent communication and executive-level stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive quality culture transformation
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on operational excellence

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for the business unit quality function, including policies, procedures, and quality system governance
Lead, develop, and manage quality teams, including engineers, inspectors, analysts, and coordinators
Oversee quality performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business unit
Lead audit programs, CAPA processes, and risk assessments for product and flight safety-critical components
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9110 standards, Transport Canada airworthiness regulations, and other applicable requirements
Partner with engineering and operations to define and integrate quality requirements into product and process design
Develop and maintain quality measurement systems to monitor performance against business and regulatory standards
Promote Just Culture principles and ensure timely escalation and management of safety-related issues
Lead talent management activities including hiring, development, succession planning, and performance management
Participate in executive leadership planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives; support special projects as assigned