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Responsibilities:

• Conduct supplier evaluations, audits, and assessments to ensure compliance with aerospace and Daher Kodiak specification standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Evaluate new suppliers and ensure they meet the necessary qualifications and certifications.
• Maintain the Approved Supplier List.
• Ensure that suppliers meet all Daher specific requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality guidelines.
• Define the Quality Assurance Supplemental Requirements to be included on Purchase Orders
• Review supplier quality documents, approve first article submissions, and perform audits as necessary.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier quality performance and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Determine suppliers to which Supplier Inspection Authority or Delegated Inspection Authority will be granted/removed
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for supplier quality issues and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review and investigate supplier quality escapes as appropriate.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve non-conformance issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain thorough documentation of supplier quality processes, audits, and performance metrics.
• Prepare and present quality reports, performance reviews, and supplier scorecards to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Work with suppliers to develop and implement quality improvement plans and on-time delivery.
• Assist in the training and development of suppliers in areas such as process control, failure analysis, and compliance with aerospace standards.
• Work with engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure supplier quality issues are addressed promptly.
• Support new product development projects by ensuring suppliers understand and can meet requirements for materials and components.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace-specific regulatory requirements such as FAA and Daher Kodiak specifications.

Join Daher to...

• Integrate a family group with a long-term vision  
• Make a difference in a developing company
• Develop new skills thanks to the diversity of your missions 
• Take part in a human and industrial adventure full of challenges
• Innovate and think outside the box by integrating a stimulating environment

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Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field or relevant combination of education and Aerospace experience.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in supplier quality management or quality within the aviation or aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, 14 CFR PART21 and aerospace-specific quality standards.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and aerospace regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong auditing skills and experience conducting supplier audits.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to foster positive supplier relationships, and work effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and quality improvement tools (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, FMEA, 8D) is advantageous.
• AS9100 Lead auditor certification
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other relevant certification.
• Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required

Who we Are:

Daher is an aircraft manufacturer and an industry and service equipment supplier. Daher asserts its leadership in three main businesses: aircraft manufacturing, aerospace equipment and systems, logistics and supply chain services. With the stability provided by its family ownership, Daher has been committed to innovation since its creation in 1863. Today, present in 13 countries, Daher is a leader in Industry 4.0, designing and developing value-added solutions for its industrial partners. 

Daher is a story of people with a passion for what they do and complete control over their own futures. Now it’s your turn to write your own story. 

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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